name that gland
located below the larynx; two lobes
What is thyroid gland
Aldosterone
what is sodium and potassium regulation
Insulin produced by pancreas
Converts glucose to glycogen
acromegaly
what is enlarged bones of the extremities, nose, and forehead.
ACTH
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
four small egg-shaped glands
what is parathyroid gland
Calcitonin
helping regulate blood calcium levels.
As a body regulator, thyroxine...
Regulates metabolic rate.
gynecomastia
what is abnormal enlargement of the male breast
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
located on the kidneys
What is adrenal glands
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Helps produce antibodies of ovaries and testes.
Vasopressin
Prevents excessive loss of water
polydipsia
what is excessive thirst
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
small pea sized gland
pituitary gland
parathormone
Increases blood-calcium levels
pituitary hormone prolactin
Plays a role in milk production
Adenoma
what is a benign tumor of a gland
LH
luteinizing hormone
works in tandem with the pituitary gland
Luteinizing hormone
what is necessary for female ovulation
Glucagon is a pancreatic enzyme that...
converts glycogen to glucose
Endocrinologist
what is a specialist in the study of the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine glands and their hormones.
PTH
parathyroid hormone