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Endocrine System

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below, deficient
above, excessive
thyroid
gland
adrenal
above the kidneys
kidney
kidney
outer portion, cortex
middle portion
sugar
Hyposecretion of the Adrenal Cortex, fails to function- an autoimmune disorder
Arrested physical and mental development due to a congenital lack of thyroid secretion. Present at birth. Hypothyroidism
Hypersecretion of the Adrenal cortex.
a group of metabolic diseases resulting from defects in INSULIN secretion, insulin action or both
a complication of diabetes that damages the retina of the eye
any disease due to a disorder of the endocrine system
An adrenal medulla secretion that is a powerful vasopressor
abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs
Diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies
Abnormal overgrowth of the body caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty
A hormone that increases the level of glucose in the bloodstream
An abnormal enlargement of the THYROID gland that produces a swelling in the front of the neck. Can be due to insufficient iodine in diet.
An autoimmune disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyrotoxicosis and exopthalmosis.
Excessive mammary development in the male
An abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood.
A deficiency of thyroid secretion
The hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to high blood sugar
Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland, liver, brain or lung.
Hypothyroidism, Advanced in adults.
A hormone that stimulates contractions during childbirth
excessive thirst
excessive urination
A hormone that helps control inflammation, immune functions, and the ability to withstand illness and injury
A hormone secreted by the testicles
An inflammation of the thymus gland
A relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism
having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male
Excessive growth of body hair in females
enlargement of the extremities, seen in gigantism
a decrease in number
defective cartilage that affects bone growth
kidney disease, can be a secondary complication of DM, diabetes mellitus
anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures, found in hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcemia
Poisioning of the thyroid, an overactive thyroid gland, pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (ADH) (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys) resulting in polydipsia and polyuria
thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
to secrete
insulin dependant,Requires insulin injections, IDDM, juvenile, less common, failure of insulin synthesis by B cells, may be genetic and autoimmune or triggered by viral infection, less frequent family history, can result in ketoacidosis
NIDDM, Adult onset diabetes is a form of diabetes characterized by insulin resistence and often associated with obesity. Insulin therapy can be used but often isn't required.
excessive sodium (Na) in the blood
thirst
abnormal sensation of tingling or prickling
cartilage
growth
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hormone produced by the pituitary gland
dorsal nerve root
hormones that influence sex related characteristics
nerve pain that runs down the thigh and leg causing extreme pain
connects the brain to the spinal cord
endorphins that are attributed to a runners high
sodium
abnormal hairgrowth, esp. in women
uses a radioactive compound
regulation of the internal environment
master gland controls the secretions of other glands
secretes directly into the blood stream
excessive glucose in the blood
secretes melatonin, which induces sleep and affects mood

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