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B3.2 Flashcards

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menstrual cycle

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-controlled by hormones
-average 28 days
-uterus lining thickens to receive fertilised egg
-an egg matures and is released –> ovulation - day 14
-if the egg is not fertilised = menstruation as lining is shed

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what is FSH secreted by?

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secreted by the pituitary gland

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what does FSH cause?

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-causes an egg to mature
-stimulates ovaries to release oestrogen

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folicle

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an ovary, contains egg

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what is oestrogen secreted by?

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secreted by ovaries

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what does oestrogen cause?

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-stops FSH being produced, so that only one egg matures in a cycle
-stimulates the pituitary gland to release the hormone LH

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what is progesterone secreted by?

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secreted by ovaries

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what does progesterone do?

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-maintains the lining of the uterus
-inhibits LH production

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what is LH secreted by?

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secreted by the pituitary gland

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what does LH cause?

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a mature egg to be released from the ovary

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11
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what are the different types of contraception?

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-non hormonal
-hormonal

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12
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what is the definition of non-hormonal contraception?

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-barrier methods to prevent sperm from entering
-or releases chemicals to kill the sperm

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what is the definition of hormonal contraception?

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-hormones that disrupt the normal female reproductive cycle

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14
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how effective is contraception?

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-no contraceptive is 100% effective
-most forms of contraception have user error

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what are some things to consider when choosing contraception?

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-STI protection
-side effects
-other medication
-medical conditions

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what are some hormonal contraceptives?

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-contraceptive injection
-intrauterine system
-contraceptive patch
-combined pill
-contraceptive vaginal ring
-progesterone only pill
-implant

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17
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what are some non-hormonal contraceptives?

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-male condom
-diaphragm
-intrauterine device

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18
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how does a contraceptive injection work?

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injection of progesterone

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19
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advantage of contraceptive injection

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lasts for 8-13 weeks

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20
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disadvantage of contraceptive injection

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can’t be removed from the body

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21
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how does intrauterine system work?

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small, T-shaped, progesterone releasing, plastic device is put into the uterus

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advantage of intrauterine system

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-works for 3-5 years
-periods become lighter, shorter and less painful

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disadvantage of intrauterine system

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irregular bleeding or spotting is common in the first 6 months

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how does the contraceptive patch work?

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small patch stuck to the skin releases oestrogen and progesterone

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advantage of the contraceptive patch

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can make bleeds regular/lighter and less painful

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disadvantage of the contraceptive patch

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-may be seen
-can cause skin irritation

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how does the combined pill work?

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pill containing oestrogen and progesterone which is taken daily

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advantage of the combined pill

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reduces bleeding and period pain

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29
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disadvantage of the combined pill

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missing pills and vomiting can make it less effective

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30
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how does a contraceptive vaginal ring work?

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small, flexible ring put into the vagina releases oestrogen and progesterone

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advantage of a contraceptive vaginal ring

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one ring stays in for three weeks

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32
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disadvantage of a contraceptive vaginal ring

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must be comfortable with inserting and removing it

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33
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how does a progesterone only pill work?

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pill containing progesterone

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34
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advantage of a progesterone only pill

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can be used by women who smoke, are over 35 and breastfeeding

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advantage of a progesterone only pill

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can be used by women who smoke, are over 35 and breastfeeding

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36
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disadvantage of a progesterone only pill

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late pills, vomiting can make it less effective

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37
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how does the male condom work?

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thin latex polythurene or synthetic rubber sheath put over the erect penis

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38
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advantage of the male condom

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best way to protect againts STIs

39
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disadvantage of the male condom

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may slip off or split if not used correctly

40
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how does an implant work?

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small, flexible rod put under the skin of the upper arm which releases progesterone

40
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how does an implant work?

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small, flexible rod put under the skin of the upper arm which releases progesterone

41
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advantage of an implant

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works for 3 years

42
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disadvantage of an implant

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requires procedure to fit it and remove it

43
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how does a diaphragm work?

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flexible latex used with spermicide is put into the vagina to cover the cervix

44
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advantage of a diaphragm

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can be put in at any time before sex

45
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disadvantage of a diaphragm

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need to use the right size

46
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how does the intrauterine device work?

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small plastic and copper device is put into the uterus

47
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advantage of the intrauterine device

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can stay in for 5-10 years

48
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disadvantage of the intrauterine device

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periods may be heavier, longer and more painful

49
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infertility

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when a couple can’t get pregnant, despite having regular unprotected sex

50
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what are some reasons for infertility?

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-woman does not have any mature eggs or the ovary can not release them
-the man is not producing sperm
-egg cells can not get through fallopian tubes
-sperm can not get through the sperm ducts
-sperm can’t swim properly or their aren’t enough
-embryo is unable to grow in uterus

51
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how can the fact that a woman does not have any mature eggs or the ovary can not release them be helped?

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-hormones: FSH, LH
-harvest the egg
-IVF

52
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how can the fact that the man is not producing sperm be helped?

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nothing you can do IVF or sperm donor is only option

53
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how can the fact that egg cells can not get through the fallopian tubes be helped?

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-unblock them
-IVF

54
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how can the fact that sperm can not get through sperm ducts be helped?

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potentially harvest sperm or sperm donor

55
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how can the fact that sperm can’t swim properly or their aren’t enough be helped?

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IVF

56
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how can the fact that the embryo is unable to grow in uterus be helped?

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use surrogate

57
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how long does the egg have to be fertilised for before it dies?

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24 hours

58
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how long does it take to produce sperm?

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2-3 months

59
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when undergoing IVF, which hormone is administered to the woman?

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FSH

60
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why is FSH in higher levels than it would naturally occur during IVF?

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cause a controlled over stimulation of the ovaries to produce multiple eggs

61
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when are the eggs retrieved in IVF and how?

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just before ovulation by the needle

62
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when is the fertilised egg implanted in the uterus during IVF?

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3 or 5 days after fertilisation

63
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what is done to increase the odds of success in IVF?

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transfer multiple embryos at once

64
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why do clinics try to minimise the number of eggs that are implanted in the uterus during IVF?

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it’s too risky for mothers and babies

65
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arguments against IVF

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-not a natural procedure
-very expensive
-multiple births can be dangerous to the mother and unborn babies

66
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arguments for IVF

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-allows those who would not be able to conceive to have a baby
-enables older parents to have children
-allows younger women to focus on their careers and have children later on in life

67
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endocrine system

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collection of glands that produce hormones, controls and coordinates body processes with the nervous system

68
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hormones

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chemical messengers that are transported in the blood stream to target organs

69
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negative feedback

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a mechanism in which any change from normal, is returned to its normal range

70
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what does FSH stand for?

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folicle stimulating hormone

71
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what does LH stand for?

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Luteinising hormone

72
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ADH

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anti-diuretic hormone, controls the water content of the blood

73
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GH

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Growth Hormone, speeds up the rate of growth and development in children

74
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insulin

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lowers blood glucose

75
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glucagon

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raises blood glucose

76
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adrenaline

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prepares body for physical activity

77
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testosterone

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controls development of male secondary sex characteristics

78
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what is the messaging system in the nervous system?

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nerves

79
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speed of communication in nervous system

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fast

80
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method of transport in nervous system

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electrical impulses through neurons

81
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duration of response in nervous system

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short lasting

82
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area targeted in nervous system

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precise area

83
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what is the messaging system in the endocrine system?

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hormones

84
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speed of communication in endocrine system

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slow

85
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method of transport in endocrine system

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communication through blood

86
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duration of response in endocrine system

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long lasting

87
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area targeted in endocrine system

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large area

88
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thyroxine

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-hormone produced by thyroid gland
-release is controlled by negative feedback
-regulates metabollic rate

89
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what happens when thyroxine decreases below normal?

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the thyroid gland releases thyroxine

90
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what happens when thyroxine increases above normal?

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thyroid gland doesn’t release thyroxine

91
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adrenaline

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-hormone produced by adrenal gland
-release is not controlled by negative feedback
-when element of stress is removed, production stops

92
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what are the functions of adrenaline?

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-breath quicker for more oxygen
-digestion shuts down
-increases heartrate to transport oxygen and glucose quicker

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