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BRITISH LASSITERCHAPTER 11
3 /28 /2012
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Foundation are the hormones/glandsMajor glands: Hypothalamus, Pituitary,
Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenals, Pineal Body & Reproductive System.
Regulate many functions of an organism, including: mood, growth and development.
-dipsia
Condition of thirst ExamplesPolydipsia- excessive thirstHydroadipsia- absence of thirst for waterOligodipsia- lack of thirst; reduction of fluid
consumption
-uria
Characteristics of the urine ExamplesDysuria-pain or difficult urinationPolyuria- specific kind of urineAciduria- specific substance in the urine