Medical Terminology Quiz 8

Chapter 9 - Endocrine System

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Aden/o
Gland
Adren/o, adreal/o
Adrenal gland
Andr/o
Male
Crin/o
To secrete
Dips/o
Thirst
Gluc/o, glucos/o, glyc/o
Glucose (sugar)
Hormon/o
Hormone
Ket/o, keton/o
Ketone bodies
Pancreat/o
Pancreas
Thym/o
Thymus gland
Thyr/o, thyroid/o
Thyroid gland
Adrenal glands, suprarenal glands
Located on the superior surface of each kidney
Steroid hormones
Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex
Glucocorticoids
Regulate carbohydrate metabolism and have an antiinflammatory effects
Mineral corticosteroids
Maintain salt and water balance