The Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

A human body system that is made up of glands that secrete hormones

A

The endocrine system

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2
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Chemical substances that stimulate or excite the body depending on its function

A

Hormones

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3
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Hormones use what to travel through out the body

A

The blood stream

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4
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Where is the pituitary gland located

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Located below the hypothalamus in the middle of the brain and it affects all other glands

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5
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Gland Responsible for secreting the hormone involved in growth, some involved in woman’s pregnancy, labor, motherhood

A

Pituitary gland

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6
Q

Stimulates milk for women

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Prolactin

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7
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Released when a female goes into labor

A

Oxytocin

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8
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Gland known for producing the hormone thyroxine -(which effects the body’s metabolism)

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Thyroid gland

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9
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Condition in which someone does not produce enough and may appear sluggish and overweight

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Hypothyroidism

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10
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When someone produced too much and may have too much energy and be underweight

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Hyperthyroidism

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11
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Where are the adrenal glands located

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Above the kidneys

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12
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Gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline which are released by sympathetic nervous system when in stressful situations

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Adrenal glands

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13
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Main glands involved in the secreting the hormones in sexual development of females and males

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Ovaries and testes

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14
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Primary sex hormones in females

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Estrogen and progesterone

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15
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Aids in breast development and rounded hips, regulates the menstrual cycle

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Estrogen and progesterone

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16
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Menopause

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Menstrual cycle stops

17
Q

Main sex hormone found in males

A

Testosterone

18
Q

Why is testosterone classified as a steroid?

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Hightens muscle mass and reduces stress