BRITISH LASSITERCHAPTER 11

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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