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endocrine system

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he part of the adrenal glands that functions as a part of the nervous system
ype of endocrine control in which levels of various substances in body fl uids are monitored for homeostatic imbalance
condition of sustained muscular contraction
the chief neurohormone of the adrenal medulla that is used as a heart stimulant,
adult height of less than four feet
hormones composed of proteins, or protein- related substances
chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands
type of endocrine control in which levels of various substances in body fl uids are monitored for homeostatic imbalance
decreased
land located below the larynx, or Adam’s apple, that secretes thyroid hormones
a long, thin gland located posterior to the stomach.
an enlarged thyroid gland caused by insufficient amounts of iodine or a thyroid disorder
a condition caused by the hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone
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lipid (fat-based) hormones
a rare condition in which the anterior pituitary hypersecretes growth hormone
a pair of glands that sit on top of the kidneys; consist of the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla
disorder resulting from hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) by the posterior pituitary
inflammation of the t hyroid gland
hyperthyroidism that causes weight gain; a swollen, puffy face; low body temperature; dry skin; and decreased mental acuity
visibly enlarged thyroid gland in the neck
outer layer of the adrenal glands, which itself has three layers that secrete steroid hormones
type of endocrine control in which nerve fi bers stimulate the endocrine organs to release hormones
pituitary hormones that act on other endocrine glands; tropins
a hormone that promotes glucose uptake in body tissues
the male sex glands
a sac that encases the pair of oval testes
the female sex glands