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Chapter 13

Chapter 13 . The Endocrine System. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions. © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Structures of the Endocrine System . Adrenal Glands . Primary Functions Regulate electrolyte levels. Influence metabolism. Respond to stress.

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Chapter 13

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  1. Chapter 13 The Endocrine System

  2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

  3. Structures of the Endocrine System

  4. Adrenal Glands • Primary Functions • Regulate electrolyte levels. • Influence metabolism. • Respond to stress. • Related Combining Form • adren/o

  5. Gonads* • Primary Function • Regulate development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. • Related Combining Form • gonad/o *Males: testicles (2) *Females: ovaries (2)

  6. Pancreatic Islets • Primary Functions • Control blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism. • Related Combining Form • pancreat/o

  7. Parathyroid Glands • Primary Function • Regulate calcium levels throughout the body. • Related Combining Form • parathyroid/o

  8. Pineal Gland • Primary Function • Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle. • Related Combining Form • pineal/o

  9. Pituitary Gland • Primary Function • Secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands. • Related Combining Forms • pituit/o, pituitar/o

  10. Thymus • Primary Function • Plays a major role in the immune reaction. • Related Combining Form • thym/o

  11. Thyroid Gland • Primary Functions • Stimulates metabolism, growth, and the activity of the nervous system. • Related Combining Forms • thyr/o, thyroid/o

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