Glands
This endocrine gland is often called the “master gland.”
What is the pituitary gland.
This hormone lowers blood glucose.
What is Insulin.
Insulin normally does this to blood glucose.
What is It lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake and storage.
An enlarged thyroid gland is called this.
What is Goiter
Polyuria, polydipsia, and unexplained weight loss suggest this disorder.
What is Diabetes mellitus.
This butterfly-shaped gland is located in the neck.
What is the thyroid gland.
This hormone raises blood glucose.
What is Glucagon.
Thyroid hormones primarily regulate this body process.
What is Metabolic rate, as well as growth and development.
This disorder involves chronic hyperglycemia due to problems with insulin secretion and/or action.
What is Diabetes mellitus.
Weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor, and tachycardia suggest this condition.
Hyperthyroidism.
These glands sit on top of the kidneys.
What is the adrenal glands.
These thyroid hormones increase metabolic activity.
What are T3 and T4.
PTH has this major effect on blood calcium.
It raises blood calcium.
This reproductive/endocrine syndrome may involve androgen excess and irregular ovulation.
What is Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and dry skin suggest this condition.
What is Hypothyroidism.
This organ has both endocrine and digestive functions and produces insulin and glucagon.
What is the pancreas.
This adrenal hormone helps the body respond to long-term stress.
What is Cortisol.
Aldosterone causes the kidneys to retain this electrolyte.
What is Sodium (with increased water retention) and promotes potassium excretion.
Too much thyroid hormone is called this.
Hyperthyroidism.
Irregular periods, hirsutism/acne, and difficulty conceiving may suggest this syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
This small brain gland secretes melatonin.
What is The pineal gland.
This hormone promotes growth of bones and body tissues.
Growth hormone (GH).
Negative feedback helps the endocrine system maintain this.
What is Homeostasis.
Too little thyroid hormone is called this.
What is Hypothyroidism
A patient is shaky, sweaty, confused, and has a low blood glucose. This is called what?
What is Hypoglycemia.