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The Endocrine System



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5 located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, inferior to the liver and gallbladder and lateral to the first protion of the small intestine
6 produces several hormones during pregnancy
8 these hormones are important in teh regulation of electrolyte balance
9 also known as somatotropin
10 hypersecrtetion of cortisol results in a condition known as
11 an exaggerated form of hyperthyroidism with a sudden onset
12 also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome
14 causes ovulation in females and promotes progesterone secretion in females and testosterone secretion in males
19 a common form of hypothyroidism
23 stimulates milk production in the breasts
24 used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
1 the major hormone of mineralocorticoids
2 treatment of the acute allergic reaction
3 also known as hypophysis, a gland about the size of a cherry
4 The specific tissue acted on by each hormone is called
5 the other hormone produced by the ovaries
7 These hormones are proteins or related compounds also made of amino acids
13 The pituitary gland is divided into two parts, the anterior lobe and
15 a second islet hormone produced by alpha cells is
16 used to cause uterine contractions and induce labor
17 bulging of the eyes
18 this hormone was named for the belief that it helped to control calcium balance
20 female hormones that most nearly parallel testosterone in their actions
21 these hormones are secreted in small amounts having little effect on the body
22 used in severe chronic illness to aid tissue building and promote healing
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