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Chabner, Language of Medicine 8th Ed., Ch 18 Vocabulary

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show outer section (cortex) of each adrenal gland; secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones  
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show inner section (medulla) of each adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine  
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show located in the lower abdomen of a female; responsible for egg production and estrogen and progesterone secretion  
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pancreas   show
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parathyroid glands   show
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pituitary gland (hypophysis)   show
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show adenohypophysis  
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posterior lobe   show
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testes   show
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show located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine  
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show secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure  
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show secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex  
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aldosterone   show
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show male hormone secreted by the testes and to a lesser extent by the adrenal cortex; testosterone is an example  
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)   show
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show secreted by the thyroid gland; decreases blood calcium levels  
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epinephrine (adrenaline)   show
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estradiol   show
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estrogen   show
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)   show
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