Med term Ch 12.

Front

glands located above the kidneys that secrete various hormones, including cortisone and adrenaline

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adrenal glands

Front

chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland that is carried by the blood to a target tissue

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hormone

Front

clusters of endocrine tissue found throughout the pancreas, made up of different cell types that secrete various hormones, including insulin

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islets of Langerhans

Front

sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in a living organism

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metabolism

Front

long organ that lies transversely across the upper abdomen that has a role in digestion as well as hormone secretion; contains the islets of Langerhans, which perform endocrine functions

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pancreas

Front

pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain; produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands

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pituitary gland

Front

lymphatic organ located behind the sternum; plays an important role in the development of the body’s immune system, particularly from infancy to puberty

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thymus

Front

butterfly-shaped gland located anteriorly in the neck and inferior the the larynx; secretes hormones that regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats needed for growth, development, and basal metabolic rate

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thyroid gland

Front

adrenal/o

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adrenal gland

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crin/o

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to secrete