WorksheetsChapter 10: Endocrine System Terms to Recognize
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Medical term for Glands located on top of kidneys; produce adrenaline, cortisol, and aldosterone
Medical term for Master gland that regulates other glands; produces growth hormone, antidiuretic, and oxytocin
Medical term for gland that regulates sleep-wake cycle (melatonin)
Medical term for Gland that controls metabolism and and calcium levels
Medical term for Gland that regulate calcium and phosphorus levels
Medical term for Gland Involved in immune system development
Thyroid
Medical term for Gland that Controls blood sugar through insulin and glucagon
Pituitary
Medical term for Gland that produce Female hormones of estrogen and progesterone
Ovaries
Testes
Medical term for Gland that produces males hormone testosterone
Testes
Ovaries
Medical term for Condition in which adrenal glands do not secrete enough cortisol therefore you are very fatigued, low blood pressure, loss of appetite
Diabetes
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Medical term for Cancerous tumor of a gland or glandular tissue
acromegaly
adenectomy
Medical term for Condition in which one or both adrenal glands are enlarged
gigantism
Addison's disease
adrenomegaly
acromegaly
Medical term for Hormone released by adrenal glands to regulate electrolytes, specifically potassium and sodium
Antidiuretic
Medical term for Hormone plays role in controlling fluid balance in how much water the kidneys keep
Antidiuretic Hormone
Medical term for Condition in which release of too much cortisol; causes weight gain, rounded face, high BP, weakness, and fatigue
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Graves disease
Medical term for Condition in which pancreas produces no insulin, too little insulin, or body’s cells do not properly use insulin
Goiter
Addison's disease
Medical term for Complication of diabetes that is caused when having too little insulin in body leads to excess ketones in blood
Adrenomegaly
Hypoglycemia
Medical term for Medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the endocrine system
Endocrinology
Adrenologist
Medical term for Condition caused by oversecretion of growth hormone in children, results in excessive height and body size
Medical term for Enlarged thyroid gland
Hypothyroidism
Medical term for Autoimmune disorder that is common cause of hypothyroidism; underactive thyroid due to body attacking it
Medical term for Condition of abnormally high calcium levels in the blood
Medical term for Condition of low levels of calcium in the blood
Medical term for Condition of abnormally high level of sugar in the blood
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Medical term for Complication of diabetes in which low blood sugar results from too much insulin or too little food
Hyponatremia
Medical term for Condition where the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, causing body processes to speed up; weight loss, irregular heartbeat, sweating
Medical term for Condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, causing body processes to slow down; weight gain, fatigue, hair thinning, cold intolerance
Medical term for Having low levels of sodium in the blood; can cause headaches, nausea, brain swelling, seizures
Medical term for Helps regulate levels of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the blood
Aldosterone
Antidiuretic
Medical term for Condition that causes failure to grow at a normal rate
Pituitary Dwarfism
Acromegaly
Gigantism
Adenomegaly
Medical term for Excessive thirst; may be symptom of diabetes
Polyglycemia
Polyphagia
Medical term for Excessive hunger
Polyphagia
Medical term for Condition in which sudden rise in thyroid hormones in body cause palpitations, tachycardia, confusion, and dyspnea; Thyroid storm
Thyrotoxic crisis
Addison's Disease
Cushing's syndrome
Medical term for Pancreas produces no insulin or too little
Hyperglycemia
Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistance
Medical term for Body either does not produce enough insulin or body fails to properly use insulin
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Medical term for Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
Nephrectomy
Adenoidectomy
Adrenomegaly
Medical term for Test that measures level of glucose in blood after fasting for at least 8-12 hours; used to screen for diabetes or monitor blood sugar control
Postprandial Glucose
Glucose Tolerance Test
Medical term for Test that measures how body processes sugar by checking blood glucose levels before and at set times after drinking sugary drinks
Glucose Tolerance Test
Medical term for Surgical removal of one or both of the parathyroid glands
Medical term for Test measures level of glucose in blood after a meal
Glucose tolerance test
Medical term for Surgical removal of all or part of thyroid gland
Thyroiditis
Medical term for Test that measures how well the thyroid is working by checking levels of thyroid hormones in blood
Thyroid hormone removal
Medical term for Test of thyroid function that measures how much radioactive iodine is absorbed by the thyroid gland
Medical term for Treatment that provides hormones to help relieve symptoms caused by hormone imbalances or deficiencies
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Medical term for Condition caused by oversecretion of growth hormones in adults results in accelerated growth in face and extremities
Hypothyroidism
Medical term for Autoimmune disorder that affects thyroid gland leading to hyperthyroidism’ body makes antibodies to tell the thyroid to work harder, over active thyroid.
