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The Endocrine System Part 1 Flashcards

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1
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Answer the Question

How many systems does the Endocrine System serve as?

Hint: Control

A

Two control systems

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What system controls the endocrine system?

Hint: It’s a major system

A

The nervous system

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What kind of system is the Endocrine System?

Hint: it sends signals

A

Messenger system

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What is the Endocrine System made of?

Hint: loops

A

It’s made of feedback loops of hormones

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What are feedback loops of hormones released by?

Hint: where does the secretions come from?

A

Internal glands and organs

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Where are the feedback loops released to?

Hint: blood

A

Directly into the circulatory system

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What does the circulatory system do?

Hint: regulate

A

Target and regulate distant organs

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What does the Endocrine System do?

Hint: homeostasis

A

Regulate and control

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What does the Endocrine system regulate and control?

Hint: metabolic

A

Many diverse metabolic processes of the body

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What does the hypothalamus do for the Endocrine System

Hint: control

A

It serves as the neural control center.

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Answer the Question

What do the glands and organs of the Endocrine System do?

Hint: sweat

A

Synthesize and secrete molecules called hormones

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What is the Endocrine system comprised of?

Hint: pituitary gland

A

It’s comprised of glands and organs

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Do Endocrine glands have ducts?

Hint: yes or no

A

Yes, they do.

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Where are hormones released

Hint: what does the heart pump?

A

Into the blood

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How are hormones released into the blood?

Hint: when there is conflict you ___ the situation

A

Through diffusion

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What happens once the blood is diffused?

Hint: what does a car do?

A

It’s transported throughout the body.

15
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Answer the Question

Name the Hormone Producing Organs.

Hint: the glands!

A
  • Pituitary Gland
  • Pineal Gland
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Parathyroid Gland
  • Adrenal Gland

They only produce hormones.

16
Q

Answer the Question

List the Endocrine Organs

Hint: list 12 organs

A
  • Skin
  • Thymus
  • Heart
  • Liver
  • Stomach
  • Pancreas
  • Small Intestine
  • Kidney
  • Gonads
  • Placenta
  • Adipose Tissue
  • Hypothalamus
17
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Define

Target Cell

Hint: it’s selected by something

A

A cell that is acted on selectively by a specific agent

18
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Answer the Question

Do hormones have target cells?

Hint: meh

A

Yes, but only some.

Some hormones affect different kinds of cells

19
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Answer the Question

What are the charactistics of a hormones target cell?

Hint: Location

A

Located either on the cell surface or inside the cell.

20
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Answer the Question

What is a target cell in relation to a hormone?

Hint: receptors

A

Cells with specific receptors for a hormone

21
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Answer the Question

What do Target Cells do for the ES?

Hint: Binding, Initiating, and Inhibiting

A

they bind the hormone that initiates or inhibits selective activities

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22
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Answer the Question

List characteristics of the Nervous System.

Hint: control, transmission, and blood

A
  • Controls and Regulates
  • Uses chemicals
  • Has nerve transmission
  • Does not transport blood
  • Short lived duration
  • Is localized and restricted
23
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Answer the Question

List the characteristics of the Endocrine System.

Hint: nerves, ducts control

A
  • Controls and Regulates
  • Uses chemicals
  • Does not have nerve transmission
  • Lacks nerves
  • Long lasting duration
  • Transports blood
  • Is ductless
  • Non-localized/ widespread
24
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Answer the Question

Name the Endocrine System Functions

Hint: regulate, control, maintain

A
  • Regulate development, growth, and behaviors
  • Control digestive processes
  • Control reproductive activities
  • Maintains homeostasis of blood composition and volume
25
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Answer the Question

What are hormones classified as?

Hint: MEAT

A

Proteins or Steroids

26
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Answer the Question

What are mechanisms of Hormone Action?

Hint: Activate, secreations, stimulation, permeability

A
  • Membrane Permeability or potential
  • Stimulate the synthesis of proteins or regulatory molecules
  • activate or deactivate enzymes
  • Secretions
  • Mitosis
27
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Answer the Question

What are protein based hormones?

Hint: amino acids

A

Amino acid based hormones or peptide hormones

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