Endocrine System Terminology

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  1. 2. hyposecretion of the hormones of adrenal cortex, characterized by low blood pressure, dehydration, muscle weakness, & mental lethargy
  2. 3. polysaccharide, storage of excess glucose in liver and/or muscle Glucose: monosaccharide, primary energy source for body cells
  3. 9. hormones released by the hypothalamus that stimulate secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland
  4. 14. a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases energy production & protein synthesis
  5. 15. a stressful situation
  6. 16. a high blood glucose level
  7. 21. having the same effects as sympathetic impulses, as has epinephrine (hormone of adrenal medulla)
  8. 22. a hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that increases the rate of cell division & protein synthesis
  9. 24. the organ (tissue) in which a hormone exerts its specific effects
  10. 29. a series of chemical reactions initiated by a decrease in blood pressure that stimulates the kidneys to secrete the enzyme rennin; culminates in the formation of angiotensin lI
  11. 32. cells of islets of langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone insuluin
  12. 33. excessive growth of the body or its parts; result of hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood
  13. 34. locally acting hormone-like substance produced by virtually all cells from the phospholipids of their cell membrane (have varied functions)
  14. 35. hyposecretion of thyroxine in an infant, uncorrected, result is severe mental & physical retardation
  15. 36. cells of islets of langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone glucagon
Down
  1. 1. hypersecretion of the glucocorticoids of the adrenal cortex, characterized by fragility of skin, poor wound healing, truncal fat deposition, & thin extremities
  2. 4. the conversion of excess amino acids
  3. 5. Dwarfism: the condition of being abnormally small, caused by deficiency of growth hormone
  4. 6. a control system in which a stimulus initiates a response that reverses or reduces the stimulus, thereby stopping the response until the stimulus occurs again
  5. 7. hypersecretion of thyroxine, believed to be autoimmune disease, symptoms reflect the metabolic
  6. 8. a high blood calcium level
  7. 10. a metabolic acidosis that results from the accumulation of ketones in the blood when fats & proteins are used for energy production
  8. 11. drowsiness, laziness, or indifferent
  9. 12. leteum the temporary endocrine gland formed from an ovarian follicle
  10. 13. a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that causes vasoconstriction throughout the body,
  11. 17. hyposecretion of insulin by the pancreas or the inability of insulin to exert its effects; characterized by hyperglycemia, increased urinary output w/ glycosuria & thirst
  12. 18. a decrease in secretion of hormones, or low amounts secreted Hypersecretion: an increase in secretion of hormones, or high amounts secreted
  13. 19. hypersecretion of growth hormone in adult, resulting in excessive growth of bones of the face, hands, & feet
  14. 20. the endocrine portions of the pancreas that secrete insulin & glucagonthe endocrine portions of the pancreas that secrete insulin & glucagon
  15. 23. the conversion of gluclose to glycogen to be stored as potential enegry
  16. 25. an enlargement of the thyroid gland, due to the lack of dietary iodine
  17. 26. epinephrine & norepinephrine
  18. 27. a hormone secreted by adrenal medulla that stimulates many responses to enable the body to react
  19. 28. breakdown reaction, releases energy
  20. 30. all the reactions that take place win the body. Anabolism: synthesis reaction, coming together, requires energy.
  21. 31. hyposecretion of thyroxine in an adult, decreased metabolic rate results in physical & mental lethargy