Endocrine System

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responsible for the production of hormones`

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endocrine system

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It is the system that consists of glands
that produce hormones to control the
body’s normal functioning.

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endocrine system

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this is released in order to communicate with other organ

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hormone

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chemical messenger of the body that controls the function of the organs

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hormone

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found in the base of the brain that triggers the master gland

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hypothalamus

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it produces hormones that turn on or off the endocrine glands

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hypothalamus

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It is the link between the
nervous and endocrine system.

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hypothalamus

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this is both present in nervous system and endocrine system

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hypothalamus

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known as the master gland

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pituitary gland

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other glands should have the permission of this gland first

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pituitary gland

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why is pituitary gland known as the master gland

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hypothalamus can only reach pituitary gland while pituitary gland can reach all other glands

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It is a pea-sized gland found in the center of the skull, right behind the bridge of the nose
and below the hypothalamus of the brain.

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pituitary gland

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Stimulates the adrenal glands to
produce related steroid hormones

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Adrenocorticotropin hormone
(ACTH)

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Stimulates the growth of bones
and tissues

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Growth hormone (GH)

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Regulates melanin production

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH)

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Stimulates the thyroid gland to
produce thyroid hormone

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Thyroid- stimulating hormone
(TSH)

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Controls the sexual function and
production of the sex hormones,
estrogen and progesterone in
females, or testosterone in males

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
and Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Stimulates milk production in
women

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Prolactin

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Controls water loss in the kidneys

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Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)

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Stimulates milk production and
contraction of the uterus during
childbirth.

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Oxytocin

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what part of pituitary:
Adrenocorticotropin

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Anterior(front)

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what part of pituitary:
Antidiuretic hormone

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posterior(back)

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what part of pituitary:
Oxytocin

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posterior (back)

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help in maintaining a normal heart rate, blood pressure, muscle
tone, and reproductive functions.

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Thyroid hormones

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contain the element iodine that regulates metabolism and plays a crucial role in development and maturation.

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T3 and T4

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lowers the blood calcium level in the body.

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Calcitonin

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is a mineral that keeps the nerves and muscles working properly.

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Calcium

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four tiny glands embedded in the surface of the thyroid.

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parathyroid glands

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These glands release the parathyroid hormone which together with calcitonin regulates the bold calcium levels in the body.

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parathyroid hormone

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responsible for the development of the defense system of our body against disease-causing organisms.

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thymus

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It is found just behind the breastbone.

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thymus

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adrenal means

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“above kidney”

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it produces adrenaline

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adrenal

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hormone for emotional and physical stress of for emergency fight or flight situations

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adrenaline

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part of emergency action team

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adrenaline

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produces insulin and glucagon

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pancreas

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controls the blood sugar level when it is too high

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insulin

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controls the blood sugar level when it is too low

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glucagon

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speeding up the conversion of glycogen to sugar in the liver.

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Glucagon,

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helping the cells absorb the sugar and use it for energy.

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Insulin

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The human reproductive organs are collectively called:

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gonads

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The reproductive gland in females are ________, while __________ in males.

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ovaries and testes

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produces sex hormones responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics that develop at the start of our teenage years

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ovaries and testes (gonads)

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produces melatonin

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pineal gland

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the sleeping hormone of the body

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melatonin

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produces hormone to make up of what is missing

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positive feedback mechanism

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the body will stop producing hormones because it is now balance

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negative feedback mechanism

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these reacts to the changes in the body

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negative and positive feedback mechanism