Principles Of Hormonal Control Flashcards

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1
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What is the Second Coordination Control System Called?

A

The Endocrine System.

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What is the Endocrine System Made Up Of?

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Glands that Secrete Chemicals Called Hormones Directly into the Bloodstream.

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In the Endocrine System, Blood Carries the ______________ to its Target Organ where it Produces an Effect.

A

Hormone.

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In the Endocrine System, the Target Organ has ____________ on the Cell Membranes that Pick Up the Hormone Molecules, Triggering a _____________ in the Cell.

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Receptors…Response…

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5
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Hormones that Give a Rapid Response Include __________, Which Controls your Blood Glucose, and ______________.

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Insulin…Adrenaline…

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Hormones Provide Chemical Coordination and Control for the Body and are Produced by the ______________ Glands.

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Endocrine.

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The Pituitary Gland Acts as a __________ Gland.

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Master.

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The Pituitary Gland Secretes a Variety of Different Hormones into the _________ in Response to Changes in the Body Conditions.

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Blood.

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9
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Other Hormones Released by the Pituitary Affect Specific Endocrine Glands, Stimulating them to ___________ Hormones that Bring about the Required Effect on the Body.

A

Release.

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The ___________ Stimulating Hormone (FSH), which Stimulates the Ovaries to Make the Female Sex Hormone _____________.

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Follicle…Oestrogen…

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TSH, which Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to Make _____________, a Hormone that Helps Control the Rate of your _______________.

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Thyroxine…Metabolism…

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Role of the Pituitary Gland?

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  • Controls the Growth in Children.
  • Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to Make Thyroxine to Control the Rate of Metabolism.
  • In Women it Stimulates the Ovaries to Produce and Release Eggs and Make the Female Sex Hormone Oestrogen.
  • In Men it Stimulates the Testes to Make Sperm and the Male Sex Hormone Testosterone.
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Role of the Thyroid Gland?

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Controls the Metabolic Rate of the Body.

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Role of the Pancreas Gland?

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Controls the Level of Glucose in the Blood.

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Role of the Adrenal Gland?

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Prepares the Body for Stressful Situations.

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Role of the Ovaries Gland?

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Controls the Development of the Female Secondary Sexual Characteristics and is Involved in the Menstrual Cycle.

17
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Role of the Testes Gland?

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Controls the Development of the Male Secondary Sexual Characteristics and is Involved in the Production of Sperm.