endrocrine system terminology

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  1. 1. is islets of langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone insulin
  2. 3. of islets of langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone glucagon
  3. 7. condition of bein abnormally small, caused by deficiency of growth hormone
  4. 12. the pituitary gland
  5. 14. the endocrine portions of the pancreas that secrete insulin & glucagon
  6. 15. hyposecretion of thyroxine in an adult, decreased metabolic rate results in physical & mental lethargy
  7. 19. hormones released by the hypothalamus that secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland
  8. 22. high blood calcuim level
  9. 24. drowsiness, laziness or indifferent
  10. 26. hypersecretion of thyroxine, believed to be autoimmune disease, symptoms reflect the metabolic rate
  11. 28. the conversion of excess amino acids to simple CHO or to glucose to be used for energy production
  12. 29. epinephrine & norepinephrine, hormones ssecreted by the adrenal medulla
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  1. 2. hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases energy production & protein synthesis
  2. 4. a high blood glucose level
  3. 5. hyposecretion of thyroxine in an infant, uncorrected, result is severe mental & physical retardation
  4. 6. the organ (tissue) in which a hormone exerts its specific effects
  5. 8. decrease in secretion of hormones, or low amounts secreted
  6. 9. the conversion of glucose to glycogen to be stored as potential energy
  7. 10. a low blood calcium level
  8. 11. excessive growth of the body or its parts; result of hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood
  9. 13. a low blood glucose level
  10. 16. hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that increases the rate of cell division & protein synthesis
  11. 17. monosaccharide, primary energy source for body cells
  12. 18. the conversion of stored glycogen to glucose to be sued for energy production
  13. 20. a metabolic acidosis that results from the accumulation of ketones in the bloodwhen fats & pr
  14. 21. an enlargement of the thyroid gland, due to the lack of dietary iodine
  15. 23. increase in secretion of hormones
  16. 25. hypersecretion of growth hormone in adult, resulting in excessive growth of bones of the face, hands and feet
  17. 27. polysaccharide, storage of excess glucose in liver and/or muscle
  18. 30. having the same effects as sympathetic impulses, as has epinephrine (hormone of adrenal medulla)