Terminology
Brady
Slow
3 layers of the heart?
pericardium myocardium and endocardium
prefix
is placed at the beginning of a word to change the
where are Adrenal glands?
are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys.
a butterfly
shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck - thyroid gland
A
Without
what does the pituitary gland secrete?
growth hormone
macro
big
In women, the decline in estrogen levels leads to?
menopause
aden/o
gland
RBC
erythrocytes
what is the "master gland"
the pituitary gland
Cystitis
bladder infection
what does glucagon do?
stimulates the liver to release sugar
pulm/o
lung
prn
when necessary
what does the adrenal gland secrete?
adrenaline and cortisone
Colitis
Colon inflammation
your “fight-or-flight” hormone is designed to let you know when you’re danger?
cortisol
d/c-
discontinue
Tsp
teaspoon
What do parathyroid release?
parathyroids release parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates how much calcium is in the blood.
prep
preparation
insulin
Cholecystitis
gallbladder inflammation