Hypothalamus & Pituitary
This gland is known as the “master gland” of the endocrine system.
What is the pituitary gland?
This thyroid hormone is more active and increases metabolic rate.
What is T3 (triiodothyronine)?
Hypersecretion of growth hormone in children causes this condition.
What is gigantism?
These formed elements transport oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What are red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
This blood type is the universal donor.
What is O negative?
This structure links the nervous system to the endocrine system and controls pituitary hormone release.
What is the hypothalamus?
This hormone raises blood calcium levels.
What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Adult hypothyroidism is also known as this condition.
What is myxedema?
This protein in RBCs binds oxygen.
What is hemoglobin?
Antigens found on the surface of red blood cells are called these.
What are agglutinogens?
This hormone from the hypothalamus stimulates the release of TSH.
What is TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone)?
This adrenal cortex layer produces glucocorticoids like cortisol.
What is the zona fasciculata?
This autoimmune disorder causes hyperthyroidism and a toxic goiter.
What is Graves disease?
This hormone stimulates red blood cell production.
What is erythropoietin (EPO)?
This process stops bleeding and includes vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, and coagulation.
What is hemostasis?
This pituitary lobe releases ADH and oxytocin.
What is the posterior pituitary?
This pancreatic hormone lowers blood glucose by promoting uptake into cells.
What is insulin?
This disorder results from hypersecretion of cortisol.
What is Cushing syndrome?
These white blood cells are responsible for adaptive immunity.
What are lymphocytes?
A condition characterized by low platelet count.
What is thrombocytopenia?
This hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone.
What is somatostatin (GHIH)?
This adrenal medulla response prepares the body for “fight-or-flight.”
What is the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones leads to this disease.
What is Addison’s disease?
This is the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
What is hematocrit?
A dislodged blood clot traveling through the bloodstream is called this.
What is an embolism?