| Combining Forms | Suffixes | Abbreviations | Location, Secretion | Glands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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What is lact/o
milk
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What is uria
urine
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What is ALC
test to assess glucose control
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What is body cells
prostaglandins
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What is four small oval bodies located on the dorsal aspect of the thyroid gland
parathyroid gland
|
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What is natr/o
sodium
|
What is osis
condition
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What is Na+
sodium
|
What is kidney
erythropoietin
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What is located on top of each kidney
adrenal glands
|
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What is somat/o
body
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What is ectonomy
blood
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What is T4
thyroxine
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What is placenta
human chorionic gonadotropin
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What is located near and partially behind the stomach
pancreas
|
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What is ur/o
urine
|
What is agon
assemble
|
What is HCG
pregnancy hormone
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What is skin
vitamin D
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What is pea sized gland
pituitary gland
|
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What is aden/o
gland
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What is stasis
stopping
|
What is K+
potassium
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What is gastrointestinal tract
gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin
|
What are the sex glands
ovaries and testes
|
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