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WorksheetsCh. 18 Endocrine System
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 14mins
adenitis
Inflammation of a gland.
Removal of an adrenal gland.
Removal of the pancreas.
adrenalectomy
Removal of an adrenal gland.
Inflammation of a gland.
Removal of the parathyroid glands.
gonadotropin
Hormone that is secreted from the pituitary gland and acts on the gonads (ovaries and testes).
Increased calcium in the blood.
Removal of the parathyroid glands.
hypogonadism
Condition of decreased function of the gonads, with decreased growth and sexual development.
Condition resulting from decreased secretion by the pituitary gland.
Condition of excessive thirst.
pancreatectomy
Removal of the pancreas.
Removal of an adrenal gland.
Removal of the pituitary gland.
parathyroidectomy
Removal of the parathyroid glands.
Removal of the pancreas.
Removal of the pituitary gland.
hypopituitarism
Condition resulting from decreased secretion by the pituitary gland.
Condition of excessive thirst.
Condition of decreased function of the gonads, with decreased growth and sexual
development.
thyrotropic hormone
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that acts on the thyroid gland (TSH or thyroid-stimulating hormone).
Hormone that is secreted from the pituitary gland and acts on the gonads (ovaries and testes).
Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream
when blood sugar levels are low.
thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Inflammation of a gland.
Inflammation of the adrenal glands.
androgen
Hormone producing or stimulating male characteristics (e.g., testosterone).
Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that acts on the thyroid gland (TSH or thyroid-stimulating hormone).
hypercalcemia
Increased calcium in the blood.
Decreased calcium in the blood.
Blood condition of increased sugar.
hypocalcemia
Decreased calcium in the blood.
Increased calcium in the blood.
High levels of calcium in urine.
hypercalciuria
High levels of calcium in urine.
Decreased calcium in the blood.
Increased calcium in the blood.
corticosteroid
Any of the hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.
Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low.
An animal starch; produced from sugar by the liver.
endocrinologist
Specialist in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders.
Specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders.
Specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disorders.
polydipsia
Condition of excessive thirst.
An animal starch; produced from sugar by the liver.
Low levels of potassium in the blood.
estrogenic
Pertaining to having properties similar to estrogen (producing estrogen-like effects).
Pertaining to hormones.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
glucagon
Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low.
Blood condition of increased sugar.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
homeostasis
State of equilibrium (constancy) of the body’s internal environment.
Pertaining to hormones.
Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissues; due to hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults.
hormonal
Pertaining to hormones.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissues (growth hormone).
hypokalemia
Low levels of potassium in the blood.
Blood condition of increased sugar.
Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates childbirth.
prolactin
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low.
Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates childbirth.
myxedema
Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissues; due to hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults.
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos.
Condition of excessive thirst.
hyponatremia
Blood condition of deficiency of sodium.
Low levels of potassium in the blood.
Blood condition of increased sugar.
hypophysectomy
Removal of the pituitary gland.
Removal of an adrenal gland.
Removal of the pancreas.
somatotropin
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissues (growth hormone).
Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates childbirth.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
steroid
An organic (containing carbon) compound with a ring structure; bile acids, vitamin D, certain hormones.
Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates childbirth.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
oxytocin
Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates childbirth.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissues (growth hormone).
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
thyrotoxicosis
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos.
Condition of excessive thirst.
Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissues; due to hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults.
antidiuretic hormone
Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; causes water to be retained in the body.
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissues (growth hormone).
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production.
glucagon
Hormone from the pancreas that “assembles” sugar from starch and increases blood sugar when it is low.
Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure.
Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.
hypoglycemia
Low levels of sugar in blood.
Low levels of potassium in the blood.
Blood condition of increased sugar.
epinephrine
Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure.
Hormone from the pancreas that “assembles” sugar from starch and increases blood sugar when it is low.
Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.
adrenocorticotropin
Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.
Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure.
Hormone from the pancreas that “assembles” sugar from starch and increases blood sugar when it is low.
glycosuria
Condition of sugar in the urine.
Low levels of sugar in blood.
Blood condition of increased sugar.
euthyroid
Normal thyroid function.
Thyroid gland hormone containing 4 atoms of iodine; thyroxine.
Thyroid gland hormone containing 3 atoms of iodine.
hyperkalemia
High levels of potassium in blood. hypoinsulinism
Low levels of sugar in blood.
Blood condition of deficiency of sodium.
hypoinsulinism
Low levels of insulin.
Low levels of sugar in blood.
Blood condition of deficiency of sodium.
oxytocin
Hormone from the neurohypophysis that stimulates childbirth.
Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure.
Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.
panhypopituitarism
Condition of deficient secretion of all hormones from the pituitary gland.
Condition of sugar in the urine.
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos.
polyuria
Excessive urine production.
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos.
High levels of calcium in urine.
tetraiodothyronine (T4)
Thyroid gland hormone containing 4 atoms of iodine; thyroxine.
Thyroid gland hormone containing 3 atoms of iodine.
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos.
triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyroid gland hormone containing 3 atoms of iodine.
Thyroid gland hormone containing 4 atoms of iodine; thyroxine.
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos.
