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Endocrine System Ch.8
Endocrine
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10/17/2010

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Adenogenous
Definition
Originating in a gland
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Adenohypophysis
Definition
The anterior pituiary gland
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Adrenal Glands
Definition
Two glands, one located at the top of each kidney; adrenal cortex is the outer portion, adrenal medulla is the inner portion
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Adrenaline
Definition
Synonym for epinephrine, secreted from the adrenal medulla
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Definition
Pituitary secretion that stimulates the adrenal glands
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Androgen
Definition
Male hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex
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Aldosterone
Definition
One of the corticosteroids hormones produced by the adrenal glands
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Antidiuretic Hormone
Definition
Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland to prevent the kidneys from expelling too much water
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Calcitonin
Definition
Hormone secreted by the thyroid to prevent too much calcium from absorbing into the bones
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Corticosteroids
Definition
Steroid produced by the cortices of the adrenal glands, cortisol
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Endocrine
Definition
Adjective describing a gland that delivers its secretions directly into the blood stream
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Epinephrine
Definition
Synonym for adrenaline, secreted from the adrenal medulla
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Estrogen
Definition
One of two hormones secreted by the ovaries
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Exocrine
Definition
adjective describing a gland that delivers its secretions through a duct onto the skin or other epithelial surface
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Glucagon
Definition
Hormone secreted by the pancreas
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Gonadotropin (ICSH)
Definition
Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone; hormone promoting gonadal growth in the male
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Gonadotropin (LH)
Definition
Luteinizing hormone; stimulates ovulation
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Hormone
Definition
Chemical messenger that is secreted by an endocrine gland directly into the bloodstream
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Hydrocortisone
Definition
An adrenal gland hormone secretion
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Hypophysis
Definition
Synonym for the pituitary gland
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Insulin
Definition
One of the two hormones produced in the pancreas
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Islets of Langerhans
Definition
Clusters of specialized cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin
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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
Definition
Hormone secreted from the anterior pituitary gland
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Melatonin
Definition
Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
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Neurohypophysis
Definition
Synonym for posterior pituitary gland
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Noradrenaline
Definition
Synonym for norepinephrine; secreted from the adrenal medulla
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Norepinephrine
Definition
Synonym for noradrenaline; secreted from the adrenal medulla
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Ovaries
Definition
Female gonads; two oval-shaped glands that are located in the pelvic cavity
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Oxytocin
Definition
Hormone secreted by the posteior pituitary gland
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Pancreas
Definition
Feather-shaped organ that lies posterior to the stomach
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Parathyroid Gland
Definition
Secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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Parathyroid Hormone
Definition
Hormone secreted from the Parathyroid gland
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Pineal Gland
Definition
Gland that secretes melatonin, an antioxidant that is otherwise not well understood
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Pituitary Gland
Definition
Synonym for hypophysis master gland
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Progesterone
Definition
One of the two female hormones secreted by the ovary
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