med term 1
what is the master gland of endocrine system?
pituitary gland
adren/o
adrenal glands
pancreas secretes what hormone?
insulin
IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
other than pituitary gland name any gland of the endocrine system
pineal, parathyroid, adrenal, testes, hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, pancreas, ovaries
thyr/o
thyroid
describe where the pancreas is located
mid abdomen below the stomach and liver attaching to the first curve of small intestine
ovaries secrete what?
estrogen and progesterone
example of a male hormone produced in the testes
testosterone
main thing thyroid gland affects
metabolism
what disease occurs when the pancreas does not secrete insulin at all or insufficient amounts
diabetes
name some ways to manage diabetes
diet and exercise, patient education, glucose monitoring, insulin injections, lab evaluation
glucose
epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the
adrenal medulla
the A1C test does what
gives averages of blood sugar levels over the last 2-3 months
system that is a group of glands act as body's master regulator of chemicals that affect the entire body and hormone secretion
endocrine system
aden/o
gland
outer layer of the adrenal glands
adrenal cortex
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
where is thyroid gland located
either side of the trachea