1. Chapter 13
The Endocrine System

2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
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3. Structures of the Endocrine System

4. Adrenal Glands Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Regulate electrolyte levels.
Influence metabolism.
Respond to stress.
Related Combining Form
adren/o

5. Gonads* Primary Function Related Combining Form
Regulate development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics.
Related Combining Form
gonad/o
*Males: testicles (2)
*Females: ovaries (2)

6. Pancreatic Islets Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Control blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism.
Related Combining Form
pancreat/o

7. Parathyroid Glands Primary Function Related Combining Form
Regulate calcium levels throughout the body.
Related Combining Form
parathyroid/o

8. Pineal Gland Primary Function Related Combining Form
Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle.
Related Combining Form
pineal/o

9. Pituitary Gland Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands.
Related Combining Forms
pituit/o, pituitar/o

10. Thymus Primary Function Related Combining Form
Plays a major role in the immune reaction.
Related Combining Form
thym/o

11. Thyroid Gland Primary Functions Related Combining Forms
Stimulates metabolism, growth, and the activity of the nervous system.
Related Combining Forms
thyr/o, thyroid/o