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Which gland secretes melatonin, which affects sleep-wake cycles and reproduction? |
Pineal gland |
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Which glands are attached to the uterus, produce hormones, and release eggs? |
Ovaries |
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What are the four small glands located behind the thyroid that regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the bloodstream and bones? |
Parathyroid glands |
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The adrenal glands are located where? |
Above each kidney |
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Which gland is known as the "master gland," because it secretes hormones that stimulate the function of other glands? |
Pituitary gland |
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Which gland, located behind the larynx, is the largest endocrine gland? |
Thyroid gland |
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Which hormone is produced in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas? |
Glucagon and insulin |
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Which hormone stimulates secretion of estrogen in females and sperm production in males? |
Follicle-stimulating horomone (FSH) |
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Which hormone aids in metabolism and aids the body during stress? |
Cortisol |
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The testes secrete which hormone? |
Testosterone |
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Which glands secretes a hormone that regulates the immune system? |
Thymus |
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Which hormone stimulates milk production? |
Prolactin |
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Combining form means extremity or tip |
Acr/o |
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Combining form that means thirst |
Dips/o |
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Combining form that means gland |
Aden/o |
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The combining form kal/i has to do with |
Potassium |
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Combining form pertains to sodium |
Natr/i |
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Combining form means to secrete |
Crin/o |
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Prefix meaning good or normal |
Eu- |
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Suffix meaning enlargement |
-megaly |
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The type of diabetes that is caused by a total lack of insulin production and that usually develops in childhood is called |
Type 1 diabetes mellitus |
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An incision into a thyroid gland is known as a |
Thyroidotomy |
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The excision of a thymus gland is known as a |
Thymectomy |
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The excision of the pancreas is known as a |
Pancreatectomy |
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An --- drug is used to treat overproduction of thyroid hormone |
Antithyroid |