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    The endocrine system maintains chemical balance in the body through glands like the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and gonads. The pituitary and hypothalamus are central glands that regulate other glands. The thyroid produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine, while the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels. The kidneys and adrenal glands also play important roles in the endocrine system.

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    The endocrine system maintains chemical balance in the body through glands like the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and gonads. The pituitary and hypothalamus are central glands that regulate other glands. The thyroid produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine, while the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels. The kidneys and adrenal glands also play important roles in the endocrine system.

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    The endocrine system maintains chemical balance in the body through glands like the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and gonads. The pituitary and hypothalamus are central glands that regulate other glands. The thyroid produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine, while the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels. The kidneys and adrenal glands also play important roles in the endocrine system.

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    Endocrine system maintains the chemical balance of the body.

    Pituitary and Hypothalamus are known as central glands.


    Growth Hormone is also called somatotropin.
    Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) is also called thyrotrophin.
    Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine are hormones produced in the thyroid.
    Islets of Langerhans are cells that secrete insulin and glucagon.
    Gluconeogenesis is a process of synthesizing new glucose.
    Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla are parts of the adrenal glands.
    Gonads are gamete-producing glands.
    Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG ) is secreted by the placenta when pregnancy
    occurs.
    Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis is another name for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
    CT Scan is also known as Computerized Tomography.
    High Blood Pressure is often called “the silent killer.”
    A build-up of urea within the blood can lead to a debilitating toxic shock.
    Nephrons are subunits of kidneys.
    Sebaceous Gland is a gland in the skin that secrete waxy lipids.
    Discharge Summary is also called a clinical resume or final progress note.
    What is the meaning of DNR status? – do not resuscitate.
    Necropsy is another term for autopsy.
    Two types of endocrine glands. – Central and Peripheral Glands.
    Referred as the “master gland” – Pituitary Gland.
    A hormone secreted by the heart that helps to regulate renal and cardiovascular
    homeostasis. – A-type natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
    A hormone that is released from the ventricles – B-type natriuretic Peptide (BNP).
    A hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release
    other hormones. – Trophic Hormones
    ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and secrete what kinds of hormones? –
    Cortisol and Aldosterone.
    The thyroid gland is composed of two pear-shaped lobes separated by a strip of tissue
    called the Isthmus.
    The thyroid is made up of tiny sacs filled with jelly-like fluid called Colloid.
    The adrenal medulla secretes what kind of hormones? – Catecholamines.
    A Gamete is a sex cell.
    Determines whether hormonal treatment would be useful in cancer treatment –
    Estrogen Receptor Test.
    Common affliction where the mitral valve does not close properly – Mitral Valve
    Prolapse.
    Atherosclerosis is also known as the hardening of the arteries.
    Uretic orifices are located at the convex fundus of the organ.
    Is a description of findings and interpretation done by a radiologist. – Radiology Report
    Contains information about the condition of the patient after surgery. – Operative
    Report
    Branch of medicine that deals with the study of diseases. – Pathology

    1. Islets of Langerhans are cells that secrete insulin and glucagon.


    2. Gluconeogenesis is a process of synthesizing new glucose.
    3. A build-up of urea within the blood can lead to a debilitating toxic shock.
    4. Nephrons are subunits of kidneys.
    5. What is the meaning of DNR status? – do not resuscitate.
    6. Nephrons are subunits of kidneys.
    7. A hormone that is released from the ventricles – B-type natriuretic Peptide
    (BNP).
    8. Common affliction where the mitral valve does not close properly – Mitral Valve
    Prolapse.
    9. Uretic orifices are located at the convex fundus of the organ.
    10. The adrenal medulla secretes what kind of hormones? – Catecholamines.

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