Endocrine System - Intro and Word Parts

homeostasis

process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment

hormon/o

hormone

hypothalamus

the part of the endocrine system that controls body temperature, thirst and hunger, and involved in sleep patterns and emotions

pituitar/o, hypophys/o

pituitary gland

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

hormone that incites changes in the adrenal gland

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

hormone that incites changes in the thyroid gland

thyr/o, thyroid/o

thyroid gland

hyperthyroidism

excessive activity of the thyroid gland

hypothyroidism

decreased activity of the thyroid gland

pancreat/o

pancreas

pancreas

the endocrine gland that regulates blood sugar through the hormones insulin and glucagon

adren/o

adrenal glands

adrenal glands

the endocrine glands that manufactures epinephrine (adrenaline) and corticosteroids

aden/o

gland

gluco/o, glucos/o, glyc/o

sugar

crin/o

gland

cortic/o

outer surface, cortex

gonad/o

gonads (ovaries and testes)

-tropin

stimulating hormone

-emia

blood

-uria

urine