| LOM terminology | Hormones | Where is it located? | By which gland is it secreate? | Suffixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aden/o
Gland
|
What does GH stand for?
Growth Hormone
|
Pituitary gland
Attached to the
hypothalamus |
Growth Hormone
Pituitary Gland
|
-emia
Blood condition
|
|
Gluc/o
Sugar
|
What does OT stand for?
Oxytocin
|
Thyroid gland
Below the larynx
|
Thyroxine
Thyroid Gland
|
-in/-ine
Substance
|
|
Crin/o
Secrete
|
What does TSH stand for?
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
|
Adrenal Glands
At the top of the kidneys
|
Cortisol
Adrenal Glands
|
-agon
Assemble, gather together
|
|
Kal/i
Potassium
|
What does FSH stand for?
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
|
Pineal Gland
Near the upper portion of the thalamus
|
Melatonin
Pineal Gland
|
-tropin
Stimulating the function of
|
|
Dips/o
Thirst
|
What does ACTH stand for?
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
|
Thymus
Between the lungs, behind the sternum
|
Prolactin
Pituitary Gland
|
-uria
Urine condition
|
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