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Endocrine M6

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QuestionAnswer
Endo Within
Exo Outside
Hyper Increased/above
Para a disease or condition characterized by an over secretion of the thyroid hormones
Corticoids Hormones secreted by the three cell layers of the adrenal cortex
Cretinism Dwarfism caused by hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
Cushing's Syndrome condition caused by the hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex
Diabetes Insipidus condition resulting from hyposecretion of ADH in which large volumes of urine are fromed and if left untreated, may cause serious health problems
Diabetes Mellitus condition resulting when the pancreatic islets secrete too little insulin, resulting in increased levels of blood glucose. (disturbs carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism.)
Endocrine secreting into the blood or tissue fluid rather than into a duct
Exocrine secreting into a duct
Exophthalmos abnormal protrusion of the eyes
Gigantism condition produced by hypersecretion of growth hormone during the early years of life; results in a child grows to gigantic size
Glucocorticoids hormones that influence carbohydrate, fat, and protein, metabolism; secreted by the adrenal cortex
Gluconeogenesis formulation of glucose or glycogen from protein or fat compounds
Goiter enlargement ot the thyroid gland
Hirsutism excessive hair growth, especially in women
Hormone substance secreted by an endocrine gland and trasported in the blood
Mineralocorticoids hormone that influences mineral salt metabolism (electrolyte concentrations); secreted by adrenal cortex; aldosterone is the cheif mineralocorticoid
Myxedema condition caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults
Parathyroid glands set of glands located on the surface of the thyroid gland
Prostaglandins group of naturally occurring fatty acids that affect many body functions
Target Cells organ or cell acted on by a particular hormone and responding to it
Virilism masculinization of a female
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