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endocrine system
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Total cards: 12•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
aden/o
Back (Answer)
gland
#2
Front (Question)
adren/o, adrenal/o
Back (Answer)
adrenal gland
#3
Front (Question)
cortic/o
Back (Answer)
cortex
#4
Front (Question)
gigant/o
Back (Answer)
abnormally large
#5
Front (Question)
gynec/o
Back (Answer)
female, women
#6
Front (Question)
ket/o
Back (Answer)
ketone
#7
Front (Question)
thym/o
Back (Answer)
thymus
#8
Front (Question)
-megaly
Back (Answer)
enlargement
#9
Front (Question)
-phagia
Back (Answer)
eating, swallowing
#10
Front (Question)
what is the endocrine system also known as?
Back (Answer)
one of the control centers of the body
#11
Front (Question)
what is the main function of the endocrine system?
Back (Answer)
to maintain homeostasis
#12
Front (Question)
how does the endocrine system maintain homeostasis?
Back (Answer)
by regulating body temp, blood pressure, hunger, and thirst