Anatomy

Hormone levels can be controlled by neural control, hormonal control, or __________ control.

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The chief function of the __________ is to produce and store gametes.

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________ disease is caused by insufficient production of adrenal corticosteroids.

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If NOT resolved, ________ can progress to cause mental confusion, seizures, coma and even death.

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________ is the primary side effect of insulin therapy.

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A ________ is the enlargement of the thyroid and can be the result of either hypothyroidism or ...

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Exophthalmos, giving the appearance of "bug eyes" occurs in __________ disease.

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Acute Grave's disease can often result in a potentially fatal form of hyperthyroidism called a ...

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__________ hypothyroidism is present at birth, occurring in about 1 in 4,000 live births.

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__________ thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.

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Hypopituitarism is characterized by the loss of any or all ________ pituitary hormones.

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Generally, excessive ________ is the only symptom of diabetes insipidus.

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Diabetes insipidus is typically caused by an underproduction of ADH due to noncancerous ________ tumors.

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________, the MOST common cause of hyperthyroidism, is also an autoimmune disorder.

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The male gonad is responsible for secreting the hormone ________.

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One special class of hormones, ________, is particularly powerful because they can bind to sites ...

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The ________ gland, located in the anterior portion of your neck and is responsible for secreting ...

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The pineal gland produces the hormone ________ , which rises and falls during the waking and sleeping hours.

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The adrenal glands are split into two regions: the adrenal cortex, an outer layer, and the ________, ...

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The ________ is largely responsible for maintaining blood sugar (glucose) levels at or near a set point.

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Glucagon puts glucose into the bloodstream mainly by directing the liver to release glucose stored ...

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__________ steroids are a class of steroid molecules that cause large increases in muscle mass when ...

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Cushing's syndrome is caused by over-secretion of ________.

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Stature disorders result in well-below average height (called ________) or well-above normal height ...

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Hypopituitarism causes loss of any or all anterior ________ hormones, including ACTH, GH, LH, and ...

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