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ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone; stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol.

T3 and T4

Thyroid hormones; T3 takes three iodine and T4 takes four iodine.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone; regulates blood calcium levels by increasing it.

Insulin

Hormone that lowers blood sugar by promoting glucose uptake.

Calcitonin

Hormone that lowers blood calcium levels, opposed to PTH.

Islets of Langerhans

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones such as insulin and somatostatin.

Angiotensinogen

A protein produced by the liver that is converted to angiotensin I by renin.

EPO

Erythropoietin; stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Thrombocytopenia

Condition characterized by low platelet count, leading to increased bleeding risk.

Thrombocytosis

Condition characterized by high platelet count.

Eosinophilia

Increase in eosinophils, associated with allergic reactions or parasitic infections.

Hematocrit

Percentage of red blood cells in the blood; indicates red blood cell concentration.

Aldosterone

Hormone that increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, raising blood pressure.

Growth hormone

Hormone that stimulates growth and cell reproduction, has a short half-life.

CRH

Corticotropin-releasing hormone; regulates the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.

Leukocytes

White blood cells involved in the immune response.

Neutrophils

Most abundant type of white blood cell; crucial for fighting infections.

Platelets

Cell fragments involved in blood clotting processes.

Hypersecretion

An excessive secretion of hormones from a gland.

Exogenous

Substances originating outside the body.

Endogenous

Substances originating from within the body.

Hyperviscosity syndrome

Condition where blood is too thick, causing potential complications.