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Aden/o
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Gland
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Adren/o, adreal/o
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Adrenal gland
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Andr/o
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Male
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Crin/o
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To secrete
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Dips/o
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Thirst
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Gluc/o, glucos/o, glyc/o
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Glucose (sugar)
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Hormon/o
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Hormone
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Ket/o, keton/o
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Ketone bodies
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Pancreat/o
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Pancreas
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Thym/o
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Thymus gland
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Thyr/o, thyroid/o
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Thyroid gland
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Adrenal glands, suprarenal glands
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Located on the superior surface of each kidney
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Steroid hormones
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Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex
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Glucocorticoids
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Regulate carbohydrate metabolism and have an antiinflammatory effects
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Mineral corticosteroids
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Maintain salt and water balance
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