The endocrine system Flashcards

1
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the endocrine systems

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uses glans to produce hormones

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2
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These hormones regulate things like

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metabolism, 
growth and development
tissue function
sexual function
sleep 
mood
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3
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uses the ____ system to transport all over the body

A

circulatory system

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4
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the endocrine system is regulated by

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a serios of complex feedback loops

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5
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works like a ___ in a hosue

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thermostat

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6
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glands do not regularly

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secrete hormones, they rely on the presence of hormones in the blood to tell them whether to turn on or off

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7
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endocrine system is filtered by

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the liver

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