Hormones
This hormone is one of three produced by the thyroid.
Triiodothyronine
Thyroxine
Calcitonin
This gland is located in the middle of the brain and works with the pituitary gland to regulate the body's hormone levels. It also is responsible for the production of Anti Diarrhetic Hormone.
What is the hypothalamus?
This combining form means to "secrete"
What is "Crin/o"
This is defined as the presence of sugar in the urine.
What is glycosuria?
This is the term for eyes bulging as a result of Graves' disease.
Exopthalmos
This hormone comes from the pituitary gland and is pushed into production by the hypothalamus when T3 and T4 decrease.
What is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone?
This gland is also known as the hypophysis and is a pea-sized gland and is comprised of two lobes, anterior and posterior, that act as separate glands
What is the pituitary gland?
This is the medical term for the male testes and the female ovaries collectively.
What is "Gonads"?
This means excessive thirst.
What is polydipsia?
This is a large growth that occurs on the thyroid gland, is usually not malignant, and is caused by iodine deficiency, immune disorders, infections, medications, and other thyroid conditions.
What is a simple goiter?
This hormone is secreted by 4 glands to help regulate calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood.
What is parathyroid hormone?
This gland is shaped like a butterfly.
What is the thyroid?
This combining form means "poison".
What is "toxic/o"?
This condition is caused by a lack of ADH and causes S/S such as dry skin, polydipsia, and dilute urine.
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
Addison's disease causes this, a darkening of the skin and buccal membranes.
What is hyperpigmentation?
This hormone is secreted by the pancreas and helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
What is insulin?
These four glands are located on the posterior side of another gland and help to regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.
What are the parathyroid glands?
This combining form means "Sodium".
What is "Natr/o"?
This is a condition caused by a malfunction of the pituitary gland where the patient's long bones stop growing, but their hands, feet, jawline, and forehead continue to grow.
What is Acromegaly?
This cancer is found in the islet cells and is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
What is islet cell carcinoma or pancreatic cancer?
This hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual traits, such as pubic and underarm hair in both biological males and females.
What is testosterone?
This gland gets smaller and smaller as we age and will eventually disappear completely by the time a person reaches adulthood.
What is the thymus?
This combining form means "develop".
What is "Troph/o"?
This is a form of hypothyroidism that is caused by an immune system disorder and often occurs in middle-aged females.
What is Hashimoto thyroiditis?
This condition has a gradual onset and has risk factors associated with it such as extra abdominal fat, inactivity, genetics, and race. It can sometimes be reversed by following a strict diet and exercising.
What is Diabetes Mellitus II