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Endocrine System
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Endocrine System
Foundation are the hormones/glands
Major glands: Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenals, Pineal Body & Reproductive System.
Regulate many functions of an organism, including: mood, growth and development.
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-dipsia
Condition of thirst
Examples
Polydipsia- excessive thirst
Hydroadipsia- absence of thirst for water
Oligodipsia- lack of thirst; reduction of fluid consumption
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-uria
Characteristics of the urine
Examples
Dysuria-pain or difficult urination
Polyuria- specific kind of urine
Aciduria- specific substance in the urine