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Endocrine Flashcards

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1
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Master gland of the endocrine system

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Pituitary Gland

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Produces growth hormone, prolactin, and addrenocoriticotropic hormone

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Pituitary Gland

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Produces Thyroxin and Calcitonin

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Thyroid Gland

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Helps to regulate metabolism

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Thyroid Gland

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Help to regulate calcium levels in the blood

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Calcitonin

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Produces parathyroid hormone

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Parathyroid Gland

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Helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood (2)

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Parathyroid Gland

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8
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Produces thymosin

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Thymus Gland

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Helps to develop the immune system

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Thymosin

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Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine, which helps to regulate the fight or flight response

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Adrenal Gland

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Produces insulin and glucagon

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Pancreas

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12
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Helps to regulate blood sugar levels

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Insulin and Glucagon

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Produce estrogen and progesterone, which helps to regulate the menstrual cycle

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Ovaries

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Produce testosterone which helps to regulate the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics

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Testes

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Hormones play a role in regulating ____ and ______

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Growth and Development

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Hormones play a role in regulating ______

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Hormones play a role in ______ and ____

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Reproduction and Mood

18
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Made of cholesterol and include testosterone and estrogen

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Lipid-Based Hormones

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Hormones are insoluble in water and are transported in the blood by carrier proteins

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Lipid-Based Hormones & Nonpolar, Fat-Soluble Hormones

20
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Made of amino acids and include thyroid hormones

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Nonpolar, Fat-Soluble Hormones

21
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Made of amino acids and include epinephrine

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Water-Soluble Hormones

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Hormones are soluble in water and are transported in the blood by diffusion

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Water-Soluble Hormones

23
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Growth hormones helps stimulate

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Cell division and Bone Growth

24
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Process that amplifies change in a given direction

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Positive Feedback Mechanism

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Process that reverses the change or slows it down
Negative Feedback Reaction
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Growth and Development, Reproduction, Metabolism, and Mood
Homeostasis in Endocrine System
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Release of oxytocin during childbirth
Positive Feedback Mechanism
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Causes uterine contractions and causes the fetus to push against/stretch the cervix
Oxytocin
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Release of insulin in response to HIGH blood sugar levels
Negative Response Mechanism
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Able to adjust the amount of hormones that is secreted in proportion to the amount of blood glucose detected in the blood
Pancreas

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