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Terms in this set (33)
what is the master gland? pituitary gland
how many hormones does the human body more than 30
secrete?
what does the pituitary gland control? hunger, body temp, stress reactions, and growth
what does the thyroid gland regulate? metabolism, controls calcium and phosphorus levels
what are adrenal glands? they are located above the kidneys, regulate fluid
balance/electrolytes & development of sexual characteristics
islets of Langerhans produce which insulin and glucagon
hormones?
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, [Nsg test cycle 20]
parathyroid glands parathormone helps control the bodys use of calcium and
phosphorus. insufficient amts of calcium can result in tetany
gonads male and female sex glads. responsible for:
breast and pubic hair development, deepening voice, muscle
development, pregnancy
aging changes to endocrine system - increase blood sugar due to delay release of insulin
-lower metabolism rate/slower body functions (reduced
number of cals needed for body to function normally)
-blood levels of some hormones increase, some decrease,
some stay the same
s/sx of hyperthyroxine -irritability and restlessness
-rapid pulse
-nervousness
-weight loss
-sensitivity
-increase appetite
4/16/2026, 4:58:38 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:36 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:34 PM
Don't know?
Terms in this set (33)
what is the master gland? pituitary gland
how many hormones does the human body more than 30
secrete?
what does the pituitary gland control? hunger, body temp, stress reactions, and growth
what does the thyroid gland regulate? metabolism, controls calcium and phosphorus levels
what are adrenal glands? they are located above the kidneys, regulate fluid
balance/electrolytes & development of sexual characteristics
islets of Langerhans produce which insulin and glucagon
hormones?
4/16/2026, 4:58:38 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:36 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:34 PM
, [Nsg test cycle 20]
parathyroid glands parathormone helps control the bodys use of calcium and
phosphorus. insufficient amts of calcium can result in tetany
gonads male and female sex glads. responsible for:
breast and pubic hair development, deepening voice, muscle
development, pregnancy
aging changes to endocrine system - increase blood sugar due to delay release of insulin
-lower metabolism rate/slower body functions (reduced
number of cals needed for body to function normally)
-blood levels of some hormones increase, some decrease,
some stay the same
s/sx of hyperthyroxine -irritability and restlessness
-rapid pulse
-nervousness
-weight loss
-sensitivity
-increase appetite
4/16/2026, 4:58:38 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:36 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:34 PM
