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

12. Animations
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Endocrine System
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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15. Secondary Sex Characteristics
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The Pancreas
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17. Answers to Learning Exercises
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18. Chapter 13 Answers Matching Word Parts 1 13.1. adren/o 13.2. acr/o
13.3. gonad/o
dipsia
13.5. crin/o
Matching Word Parts 2
ism
13.7. pancreat/o
13.8. parathyroid/o
13.9. pineal/o
pituitar/o

19. Chapter 13 Answers Matching Word Parts 3 13.11. somat/o 13.12. poly-
glyc/o
thyroid/o
thym/o
Definitions
luteinizing
pituitary
adrenocorticotropic
thymus
calcitonin

20. Chapter 13 Answers Definitions 13.21. adrenal cortex 13.22. glucagon
adrenal medulla
oxytocin
testosterone
Matching Structures
pancreatic islets
pituitary gland
pineal gland
adrenal glands
thyroid gland

21. Chapter 13 Answers Which Word? 13.31. acromegaly 13.32. anterior lobe
insulin resistance
diabetes insipidus
Cushing’s syndrome
Spelling Counts
metabolism
mellitus
myxedema
progesterone
thymosin

22. Chapter 13 Answers Abbreviation Identification Term Selection
adrenocorticotropic hormone
antidiuretic hormone
diabetes mellitus
oral glucose
tolerance test
follicle-stimulating hormone
Term Selection
hypercrinism
hypercalcemia
parathyroid
prolactinoma
fructosamine

23. Chapter 13 Answers Sentence Completion 13.51. electrolytes
thyroxine
retinopathy
polyphagia
exophthalmos
Word Surgery
hyper-, pituitar, ism
hypo-, glyc, -emia
hyper-, insulin, ism
gynec/o, mast, -ia
hypo-, calc, -emia

24. Chapter 13 Answers True/False 13.61. False 13.62. True 13.63. False
Clinical Conditions
antidiuretic
polydipsia
Addison’s disease
insulinoma
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

25. Chapter 13 Answers Clinical Conditions 13.71. anabolic 13.72. leptin
cretinism
gigantism
pancreatectomy
Which Is the Correct Medical Term?
neurohormones
pituitary adenoma
Graves’
diabetic coma
melatonin

26. Chapter 13 Answers Challenge Word Building 13.81. adrenopathy
endocrinology
adrenomegaly
thymopathy
thyroiditis
pancreatotomy
thyroidotomy
pinealopathy
insulinemia
adrenitis

27. Chapter 13 Answers Labeling Exercises 13.91. pineal 13.92. parathyroid
thymus
ovaries
hypothalamus
pituitary
thyroid
adrenal
pancreatic
testicles