452 CHAPTER 9• Endocrine and Nervous Systems
VOCABULARY REVIEW
Match the medical term(s) below with the definitions in the numbered list.
acromegaly deglutition hyperglycemia neurohypophysis polydipsia
adenohypophysis diabetes mellitus insulin neuromalacia polyphagia
adrenalectomy glycogenesis jaundice pancreatolith pruritus
adrenaline hormone meningocele pancreatolysis thyrotoxicosis
cerebral palsy hypercalcemia metastasis pancreatopathy vertigo
- is an enlargement of the extremities.
- is the destruction of the pancreatic tissue due to a pathological condition.
- is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, composed of glandular tissue.
- refers to partial paralysis and lack of muscular coordination caused by damage to
the cerebrum before or during the birth process. - refers to excessive amounts of calcium in the blood.
- is a pancreatic hormone that decreases blood glucose level.
- is the posterior lobe of the pituitary, composed primarily of nerve tissue.
- is a disease of the pancreas.
- refers to excessive consumption of food.
1 0. is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia. - is an increase of blood glucose, as in diabetes.
- is a calculus or stone in the pancreas.
- refers to excessive thirst.
- is a toxic condition due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland.
- is the excision of an adrenal gland.
- is a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that causes some of the physiological
expressions of fear and anxiety and is also called epinephrine. - is the production or formation of sugar.
- refers to protrusion of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord through a defect
in the skull or spinal column. - is a softening of nerve tissue.
- refers to severe itching.
- refers to the act of swallowing.
- is an illusion of movement.
- is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes.
- refers to the spread of a malignant tumor beyond its primary site to a secondary
organ or location. - is a chemical substance produced by specialized cells of the body and released
slowly into the bloodstream.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 595. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the chapter vocabulary and retake the review.