Endocrine/Digestive Flashcards
(57 cards)
1
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Pancreas
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Insulin
Glucagon
2
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Pineal
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Melatonin
Serotonin
3
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Hypothalamus
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Oxytocin
4
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Testes
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Testosterone
5
Q
Ovaries
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Estrogen
Progesterone
6
Q
Pituitary
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Human growth (HCH) Dopamine Endorphins
7
Q
Thyroid
A
Thyroxine
8
Q
Adrenal
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Epinephrine
Cortisol
Glucocorticoid
Mineralcorticioid
9
Q
Thymus
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Thymosin
10
Q
Raises blood sugar level
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Glucagon
11
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Sleep, memory and learning
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Serotonin
12
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Risk v. Reward, addiction
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Dopamine
13
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Contractions during childbirth
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Oxytocin
14
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Regulates metabolism
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Thyroxine
15
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Makes WBCs
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Thymosin
16
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Controls mineral homeostasis
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Mineralocorticoid
17
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Breast feeding
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Oxytocin
18
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Height
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Human growth
19
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Female characteristics
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Estrogen
20
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Increases heart rate and breathing
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Epinephrine
21
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Stress
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Cortisol
22
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Body hair, lowering of male voice
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Testosterone
23
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Circadian rhythm
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Melatonin
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Pleasure/pain, lust
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Dopamine
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Pain block
Endorphins
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Maintains pregnancy
Progesterone
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Mood, appetite
Serotonin
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Lowers blood sugar level
Insulin
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Regulates metabolism
Glucocorticoid
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When do diabetics take insulin?
When levels of glucose in the blood are at high levels
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How does the adrenal gland help us when we are afraid
It releases hormones that increase heart and breathing rates, and makes glucose available to our muscles
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The nervous system is to a telephone as the endocrine system is to a
Radio broadcast
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The endocrine system
Releases hormones into the bloodstream
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A thermostat is a good example of a
Feedback system
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One way the endocrine system helps maintain homeostasis is by having
Two hormones with opposite effects regulate certain things
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Which gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine
Adrenal
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Located at the base of the brain, superior
Hypothalamus
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Maintains all homeostasis in body to brain
Hypothalamus
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Not part of the endocrine system but it controls the release of hormones from it
Hypothalamus
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Part of brain that connects the nervous system to the endocrine system
Hypothalamus
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Located at the base of brain, inferior
Pituitary gland
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The boss of the endocrine system. Controls all other glands
Pituitary gland
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Pea sized structure
Pituitary gland
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Store house for hormones they were produced by the hypothalamus
Neurohypophysis
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Located deep in center of brain
Pineal gland
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Maintains circadian rhythm
Pineal gland
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Regulates reproductive hormones
Pineal gland
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Fight or flight response
Adrenal gland
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Active during puberty than shrinks away
Thymus gland
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Regulates calcium levels
Parathyroid gland
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Regulates blood sugar
Pancreas
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What are the five responses to fight or flight
1. Increase in strength
2. No feelings of pain
3. Heightened senses
4. Sudden burst of energy
5. Increased breathing rate
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What glands are involved in the fight or flight response
Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Amygdala
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An initial change causes a stimulus, furthering the change in the same direction
Positive feedback
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What are examples of positive feedback
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Fight or flight
Childbirth
Blood clotting
Lactation
Ovulation
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The output shuts off the original stimulus or reduces its intensity
Negative feedback
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What are examples of negative feedback
Blood glucose regulation
Thyroid hormone release
Red blood cell production
