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The Endocrine System
Endocrine glands, pathology, procedures.
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
08/21/2010

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The Endocrine System
Definition
A system composed of ductless glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones into the bloodstream.
Term
The Pituitary gland
Definition
-pituit/o
-the "Master Gland"
-Secretes many hormones that control or master other glands.
Term
The Thyroid gland
Definition
-thyr/o and thyroid/o
-Butterfly-shaped
-Regulates metabolism, iodine uptake, and blood calcium levels.
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The Parathyroid glands
Definition
-parathyroid/o
-Four glands on the surface of the thyroid gland.
-Helps rate blood calcium and phosphorus levels.
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The Adrenal glands
Definition
-adren/o and adrenal/o
-Regulates electrolytes, metabolism, sexual functions, and the body's response to injury.
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The Pancreas
Definition
-pancreat/o
-An aggregation of cells that has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
-Secretes digestive enzymes (exocrine) and blood-glucose regulation hormones (endocrine).
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The Thymus gland
Definition
-thym/o
-Immunologic function through role in maturation of T-lymphocytes.
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The Pineal gland
Definition
-pineal/o
-Secretion of hormones that affect circadian rhythm.
-Melotonin
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The Gonads
Definition
-gonad/o
-The testes in males and the ovaries in females.
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Hormones
Definition
Chemical messengers released into the bloodstream that excite or inhibit a motion or action.
Term
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Definition
Augments the growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex. (Anterior pituitary gland)
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Stimulates uterine contractions during parturition and milk letdown from mammary ducts. (Posterior pituitary gland)
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Triiodothyronine (T3)
Definition
One of the thyroid hormones that regulates metabolism.
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Thyroxine (T4)
Definition
A thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism.
Term
Epinephrine
Definition
-Stimulates sympathetic nervous system
-aka adrenaline
-vasopressor: a substance that stimulates blood vessel contraction and increased blood pressure
-Adrenal Medulla
Term
Norepinephrine
Definition
-A catecholamine that stimulates sympathetic nervous system and increases blood pressure, heart rate, and blood glucose.
-Adrenal Medulla
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Islets of Langerhans
Definition
Secretes hormones that help regulate blood glucose. (Pancreatic)
Term
Insulin
Definition
Pancreatic hormone that transports blood glucose into the body cells or storage.
Term
Amylase
Definition
Breaks down starches
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Trypsin
Definition
Breaks down protein
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Lipase
Definition
Breaks down lipids
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Addison's Disease
Definition
Disorder caused by deficient adrenal cortex function; hypoadrenocorticism.
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Cushing's Disease
Definition
Disorder caused by excessive adrenal cortex production of glucocorticoid resulting in increased urination, drinking and redictribution of body fat; hyperadrenocorticism.
Term
Diabetes Mellitus
Definition
Metabolic disorder or inadequate sceretion of insulin or recognition of insulin by the body resulting in increased urination, drinking and weight loss. May result in ketoacidosis; low pH accompanied by ketones.
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Hyperglycemia
Definition
Abnormally elevated blood glucose.
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
Abnormally low blood glucose.
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