Endocrine and respiratory Systems Flashcards by Paige Howland

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Define hormone

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Chemical messenger

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Function of the endocrine system

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Regulates body functions via hormones

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Exocrine vs. endocrine glands

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Ducts/no ducts

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1 example of an exocrine gland

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Sweat gland

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Hypothalamus

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Controls the pituitary gland

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Pituitary gland

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Master gland

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Parathyroid glands

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Regulates calcium

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Thymus

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Trains T-cells

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Adrenal glands

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Stress response

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Pineal gland

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Produces melatonin

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Thyroid

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Controls metabolism

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Pancreas

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Regulates blood sugar

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Ovaries

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Produce estrogen/progesterone

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Testes

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Produces testosterone

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Which gland is considered part of both the endocrine and digestive systems

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Pancreas

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Explain how the thyroid gland maintains homeostasis

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Adjusts metabolism

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Explain how the pancreas maintains homeostasis

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Releases insulin/glucagon

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What is the function of the respiratory system

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Gas exchange (02 in, C02 out)

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Nose and mouth

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Air entry

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Epiglottis

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Blocks food from the airway

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Pharynx

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Air and food passage

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Larynx

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Voice box

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Trachea

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Windpipe

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Lungs

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Hold bronchi/alveoli

Bronchioles

Air to alveoli

Diaphragm

Drives breathing

Where does gas exchange take place

In alveoli