Endocrine System Endocrine System Chapter 11 Chapter 11
Dec 17, 2015
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aden/o adenoma
adren/oadrenotrophicadrenal/oadrenalopathy
andr/o androgenous
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crin/o endocrine
dips/o polydipsia
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gluc/o glucogenicglucos/o glucoseglyc/o hyperglycemiaglycos/o glycosuria
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hormon/o hormonal
ket/o ketogenicketon/o ketonuria
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pancreat/opancreatitis
thym/o thymoma
thyr/o thyrotoxic
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Network of ductless glands and other structures
Glands secrete hormones which affect function of targeted organs
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adrenal glands located next to each kidney
adrenal cortex (outer part of the gland) secretes steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate metabolism and salt and water balance
adrenal medulla (inner portion of the gland)
secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine (fight or flight
(responses)
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steroid hormones regulate carbohydrate metabolism and salt and water balance
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ovaries located one on each side of the uterus
secretes estrogen — Responsible for development of female secondary sex characteristics and regulation of reproduction
Progesterone--hormone of pregnancy
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pancreas (islets of Langerhans) located behind the stomach
functions to secrete insulin (in presence of bl. glucose) and glucagon (in the absence of bl. glucose)
parathyroid glands located on the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland in the neck
functions to secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) Responsible for maintaining Calcium and phosphorus
levels in the blood.
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pineal gland Located in the center of the brain
Secretes melatonin (sleep/wake cycles) and serotonin
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pituitary gland Anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis)
Located at the base of the brain
Secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, growth hormone and prolactin
posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) Releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
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testes located one on each side within the scrotum in the male
functions to secrete testosterone
thymus gland located in the mediastinal cavity anterior to and above the heart
functions to secrete thymosin