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159995578HormoneA chemical messenger, which travels throughout the blood stream to its target organ.
159995579Pituitary glandThe master gland, which exerts control over the other glands.
159995580Diabetes InsipidusThe disorder caused by secretion of insufficient amounts of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
159995581The pancreasContains the islets of Langerhans
159995582The Adrenal cortexSecretes cortisol, aldosterone, and testosterone
159995583The Thyroid glandSecretes iodine-containing hormones
159995584The HypothalamusSecretes releasing hormones
159995585The posterior pituitary glandreleases ADH & Oxytocin
159995586The adenohypopysisSecretes ACTH, TSH, and gonadotropins
159995587CortisolIs secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH
159995588The adrenal medullaSecretes catecholamines
159995589AldosteroneIs a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex
159995590The pancreasSecretes both insulin and glucagon
159995591Function of insulin is:Lowers blood glucose
159995592As plasma levels of calcium decreasePTH is secreted
159995593Hypocalcemic tetany isA consequence of a deficiency of PTH
159995594CalcitoninLowers plasma calcium
159995595T3 & T4Regulate basal metabolic rate (BMR)
159995596Elevated plasma cortisolWhat suppresses the secretion of ACTH
159995597Growth hormone, cortisol, & epinephrineWhat three hormones raise blood glucose
159995598The anterior pituitary glandSecretes ACTH, TSH, prolactin, growth hormone, &gonadotropins
159995599The adrenal medullaPart of the fight or flight system; secretes catecholamines
159995600Epinephrine & Norepinephrineparticipate in the fight-or-flight response are catecholamines are secreted by the adrenal medulla
159995601Cortisol, aldosterone, testosteroneWhat is concerned with "Sugar, salt, & sex"
159995602Impairs the synthesis of T3 & T4a deficiency of dietary iodine
159995603T3, T4, & calcitoninAre thyroid hormones
159995604Estrogen & progesteroneTwo hormones secreted by the ovaries are
159995605Elevates plasma calciumOsteoclastic activity elevates _____ ______.
159995606glucosuria & polyuriaHyperglycemia causes _____ &______.
159995607catecholamines and steroidsSecreted by the adrenal gland
159995608GoiterPersistent long-term stimulation of the thyroid gland by TSH is most likely to cause a _____.
159995609Cushing's syndromeSteroid (prednisone) therapy over time may cause _____.
159995610Polyruia, polydipsia, & polyphagiaDM caused by long-term deficiency of insulin produces what symptoms
159995611Thyroid disordersCretinism, myxedema, & Graves' disease are all
159995612AldosteroneWhat is most likely to expand blood volume
159995613DIAbrupt, sudden withdrawal of prednisone (cortisol) is most likely to cause

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