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Hormones

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Chemical substances that are produced in glands and help regulate body functions

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Endocrine glands

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Ductless organs or groups of cells that secrete hormones directly to the bloodstream

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Pituitary gland

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Regulates and controls activities of all other endocrine glands

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Thyroid gland

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Produced hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone growth

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Adrenal glands

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Glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies

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Gonads

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Ovaries and testes

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Pancreas

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A gland that serves that serves both endocrine and digestive system

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Testes

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Male reproductive glands

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Ovaries

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Female reproductive glands

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Thymus gland

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Regulates development of immune system

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Hypothalamus

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Links endocrine system with nervous system and stimulates pituitary gland to secrete hormone

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Parts of pituitary gland

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Anterior lobe (front lobe that produces 6 hormones) intermediate lobe (middle lobe that secretes msh) posterior globe (rear lobe secretes ADH

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2 parts of adrenal glands

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Adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

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What are some problems of the endocrine system that are more serious?

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Diabetes mellitus (pancreas produced too much insulin) grave’s disease (thyroid gland is over active and enlarged and produces too much thyroxine) Cushing’s disease (overproduction of adrenal hormones) goiter (enlargement if thyroid gland) growth disorders

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Reproductive system

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System if organs involved In producing offspring

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Sperm

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Male reproductive cells

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Semen

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Thick fluid containing sperm and other things

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Scrotum

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External skin sac

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Penis

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Tube shaped organ that extends from trunk of body just above testes

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Sterility

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Inability to reproduce

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STDs

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Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes

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Ova

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Female reproductive cells

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Uterus

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A hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ that protects fertilized ovum

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Ovaries

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Female sex gland the produce ova produce female sex hormones

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Ovulation
The process if releasing a mature ovum into the Fallopian tube each month
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Fallopian tubes
A pair of tubes with finger like projections that draw in the ovum
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Vagina
A muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body
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Cervix
The opening of the uterus
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Menstruation
Shedding of the uterine lining
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Problems of the female reproductive system
Menstrual cramps, PMS, TSS
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Problems related to infertility
Endometriosis, PIDA, Sexually transmitted diseases
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Other female reproductive disorders
Vaginitis
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Anorexia nervous
An eating disorder characterized by self imposed starvation
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A drug that interferes with the immune system and may permanently damage it
Marijuana
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When you feel tired because your body has been fighting an illness you experience...
Pathological fatigue
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Signs of an unhealthy relationship
Jealousy, insults, attempts to control the other, use of guilt
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Negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs are known as...
Personal peace
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STI's are...
communicable diseases spread from person to person
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Prejudice
Having an unfair opinion of a particular group
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I statements
Expressions of feelings without blame
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A synthetic drug made to imitate the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens
Designer drugs
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Self esteem
Feeling confident and worth while about yourself
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Say no, explain why, leave, use good body language, suggest alternatives
5 refusal skills
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Values
Beliefs and attitudes about what is important and help guide behavior
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Health literacy individual
Understands basic health info. And services and uses resources to promote health and wellness
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Drinking water before and during exercise prevents...
Heat stroke
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Most common causes of infertility and disorders
Secularly transmitted diseases
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Sperm produces in
Testicles
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Eggs move through the
Fallopian tubes
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A psychosomatic response to stress would be
Headaches
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Opportunistic infection
Infection in people who don't have a healthy immune system
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First test for HIV
EIA
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Which HIV stage does the virus continue to grow and can be passed to others
Asymptomatic stage
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Cipphosis
Condition in which liver tissue it replaced with useless scar tissue
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Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause
Babies to be mutated
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An STD that stays in the body even after symptoms are treated
HPV
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2 reasons why EIA pigged inaccurate results
Developing antibodies takes time, certain health conditions
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Which is more important, weigh or body fat?
Body fat
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A large amount of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to...
Toxic effects
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Final stage of HIV (symptomatic)
Brain cells are destroyed causing memory loss
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Tar destroys...
Cilia
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Synergistic effect
One drug strengthens the effect of the other
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Coca is an addictive...
Stimulant
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Tiny air sacs in the lungs are destroyed
Emphysema
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Defense mechanisms
Protect you from being overwhelmed by string emotions
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Resiliency
The ability to adapt and recover from disappointment or crisis
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An infection if the Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvis area caused by STD's
Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Leukoplakia can develop into...
Ora, cancer
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Nervousness, insomnia, cramps, chills, severe headaches, vomiting
Symptoms of withdrawal
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Date rape drug
Rohypnol

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