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Endocrine System

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.

-dipsia

Condition of thirst

Examples

Polydipsia- excessive thirst

Hydroadipsia- absence of thirst for water

Oligodipsia- lack of thirst; reduction of fluid consumption

-uria

Characteristics of the urine

Examples

Dysuria-pain or difficult urination

Polyuria- specific kind of urine

Aciduria- specific substance in the urine