Exam 13: Endocrine System

The pituitary is also called the ________ of the body because of its regulatory effects on the other endocrine glands.

What is a condition of premature old age occurring in children called?

The pancreas regulates plasma calcium levels.

A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is:

A blood sugar test that is performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose is:

A test performed on urine to determine the amount of epinephrine and norepinephrine present is:

The root aden in adenoma means:

A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face,jaw,and extremities is called:

Graves disease occurs because of hyposecretion of thyroid hormone.

The abbreviation for potassium is ________.

A/An ________ is a chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a target organ or other cells.

A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is called ________.

In the term epinephrine,the prefix epi- means:

The pituitary gland is also known as the:

A condition of premature old age occurring in childhood is called ________.

The pineal gland produces oxytocin and serotonin.

The ________ plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes.

The meaning of the abbreviation DI is ________.

________ means pertaining to an abnormal protrusion of the eye.

Write the correct abbreviation for growth hormone: