The endocrine system regulates many functions through hormones produced by major glands like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenals. It controls mood, growth, development, and other processes. The major glands work together to secrete hormones that travel through the bloodstream to target organs and tissues. The system helps maintain homeostasis through regulating thirst and characteristics of urine like volume, acidity, and substances present.

1. Endocrine System
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CHAPTER 11
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2. Endocrine System
 Foundation are the hormones/glands
 Major glands:
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adre
nals, Pineal Body & Reproductive System.
 Regulate many functions of an organism, including:
mood, growth and development.

3. -dipsia
 Condition of thirst
Examples
 Polydipsia- excessive thirst
 Hydroadipsia- absence of thirst for water
 Oligodipsia- lack of thirst; reduction of fluid
consumption

4. -uria
 Characteristics of the urine
Examples
 Dysuria-pain or difficult urination
 Polyuria- specific kind of urine
 Aciduria- specific substance in the urine