Acromegaly - Hypersecretion of growth hormones from the anterior pituitary after puberty, leading to enlargement of extremities. , Adrenal Cortex - Outer section of each adrenal gland; secretes cortisol, aldosterone and sex hormones, Adrenal Medulla - Inner section of each adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine , Adrenocorticotropic - Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland also called adrenocorticotropin; stimulates the adrenal cortex, Androgen - Male hormone secreted by testes , Diabetes Mellitus - Lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin promoting sugar, starch and fat metabolism in cells. , Electrolyte - Mineral salt found in the blood and tissues necessary for proper functioning of cells: sodium and calcium , Endocrine glands - Glands that secrete hormones within the body directly into the bloodstream , Epinephrine - Secreted by the adrenal medulla; increase heart rate and blood pressure and dilates airways , Estradiol(estrogen) - Female hormone secreted by the ovaries and to a lesser extent the adrenal cortex, Exocrine glands - Glands that secrete chemicals to the outside of the body , Goiter - Enlargement of the thyroid gland , Gonadotropin - Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and acting on the ovaries or testes, Gynecomastia - Female-like breast enlargement in a male , Hormone - Chemical secreted by an endocrine gland , Hypercalcemia - High levels of calcium of the blood , Hyperglycemia - High levels of sugar in the bloodstream , Hyperthyroidism - Secretion by thyroid gland a greater than normal amount of thyroxine , Hypocalcemia - Low levels of calcium in the blood , Hypoparathyroidism - Decreased secretion of parathormone from the parathyroid glands, Insulin - Secreted by the beta islet cells of the pancreas; insulin helps sugar transport from the blood into body cells , Iodine - Element found in hormone thyroxine , Ovaries - Responsible for egg production and estrogen and progesterone secretion , Pancreas - Gland under and behind the stomach; produces enzymes to digest foods and hormone insulin to transport sugar to cells, Pituitary glands(hypophysis) - Endocrine gland located at the base of the brain; known as the “ master gland”,

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