What is an adrenal gland?
A pair of glands above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol
What is blurry vision?
Seeing objects as unclear or out of focus
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
A condition caused by having too much cortisol in the body for a long time
What is diabetes mellitus?
A disease where the body has trouble making or using insulin, causing high blood sugar
What is dizziness?
A feeling of lightheadedness or that the room is spinning
What is an endocrinologist?
A doctor who specializes in hormone-related conditions
What is endocrinology?
The medical field that studies hormones and the glands that produce them
What is estrogen?
A hormone important for the development of female reproductive features and many body functions
What is glucose?
A type of sugar that is the body’s main source of energy
What is a goiter?
An enlarged thyroid gland
What is grave’s disease?
An autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid to be overactive (hyperthyroidism)
What is a chemical messenger made by glands that controls many body processes?
Hormone
What are higher-than-normal blood sugar levels?
Hyperglycemia
What are lower-than-normal blood sugar levels?
Hypoglycemia
What is the hypothalamus?
A part of the brain that controls hormones and regulates functions like temperature, hunger, and sleep
What is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose move from the blood into the cells?
Insulin
What is the set of chemical processes that turn food into energy?
Metabolism
What is a condition involving excessive body fat that increases health risks?
Obesity
What are ovaries?
Female reproductive glands that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone
What is the pancreas?
An organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes
What is the pineal gland?
A small gland in the brain that produces melatonin and helps regulate sleep
What is the pituitary gland?
A gland at the base of the brain that controls many other glands and hormones (“the master gland”)
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
A hormonal disorder in women involving irregular periods, excess androgens, and ovarian cysts
What is the period when the body matures sexually?
Puberty
