Endocrine System🧬 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Hormones
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Chemical substance produced by the body that controls and regulates activity of certain cells and organs
2
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Gland
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An organ in the body which secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body
3
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Pancreas
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Gland near stomach that produces insulin
4
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What is insulin used for
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-control of glucose levels in the body
5
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Pituitary gland
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-located at the base of the brain and regulated all the endocrine glands
6
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Adrenal gland
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- two glands, one on each kidney
- produce adrenaline (fight or flight hormone)
7
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Thyroid
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- located in lower part of the neck
- produces thyroxine
- effects growth and metabolism
8
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Ovaries
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- produce oestrogen and progesterone
- also produces eggs
- control breast growth and reproductive system eg.menstration and pregnancy
9
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Testes
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Testosterone in males
-effects male characteristics eg.facial hair, puberty changes and sperm production.
10
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Type 1 diabetes
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Where you’re body doesn’t produce insulin
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Type 2 diabetes
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When you’re body attacks/resistant to insulin that your body produces
