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Which gland secretes melatonin, which affects sleep-wake cycles and reproduction?

Pineal gland

Which glands are attached to the uterus, produce hormones, and release eggs?

Ovaries

What are the four small glands located behind the thyroid that regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the bloodstream and bones?

Parathyroid glands

The adrenal glands are located where?

Above each kidney

Which gland is known as the "master gland," because it secretes hormones that stimulate the function of other glands?

Pituitary gland

Which gland, located behind the larynx, is the largest endocrine gland?

Thyroid gland

Which hormone is produced in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

Glucagon and insulin

Which hormone stimulates secretion of estrogen in females and sperm production in males?

Follicle-stimulating horomone (FSH)

Which hormone aids in metabolism and aids the body during stress?

Cortisol

The testes secrete which hormone?

Testosterone

Which glands secretes a hormone that regulates the immune system?

Thymus

Which hormone stimulates milk production?

Prolactin

Combining form means extremity or tip

Acr/o

Combining form that means thirst

Dips/o

Combining form that means gland

Aden/o

The combining form kal/i has to do with

Potassium

Combining form pertains to sodium

Natr/i

Combining form means to secrete

Crin/o

Prefix meaning good or normal

Eu-

Suffix meaning enlargement

-megaly

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

An incision into a thyroid gland is known as a

Thyroidotomy

The excision of a thymus gland is known as a

Thymectomy

The excision of the pancreas is known as a

Pancreatectomy

An --- drug is used to treat overproduction of thyroid hormone

Antithyroid