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12.1 The Endocrine Glands Flashcards

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ductless glands or glands of internal secretions, are nests or clumps of cells having no ducts

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Endocrine Glands

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a secretion manufactures by and endocrine gland and secreted directly into blood capillaries

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Hormone

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these have two distinct parts, each secreting its own hormones

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Double glands

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some glands have an endocrine part to secrete one or more hormones, and an exocrine part to secrete enzymes

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Mixed glands

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some glands secrete more than one hormone

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Glands with multiple functions

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is a term used to include the chemical changes that occur n body cells as a result of cellular activity

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Metabolism

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is that of subject at rest

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Basal metabolism

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lies within the cranial cavity, in the pituitary fossa of the sella turcica

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Pituitary gland or hypophysis

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measures about 1.2 cm or 5 inches in diameter

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Pituitary gland or hypophysis

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double gland

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Pituitary gland or hypophysis

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is derived from a pouch of the third ventricle of the brain, hence the name ______

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Posterior lobe,

neurohypophysis

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stimulates the muscle of the uterus to contract during childbirth

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Oxytocin or Pitocin

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stimulates the reabsorption of water from the renal tubules, thus decreasing urinary output

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

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It also stimulates contraction of the involuntary muscles of the intestine, bronchi, and blood vessels

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

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is derived from a pouch of the mouth of the fetus

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Anterior lobe

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Anterior lobe alternate name

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Adenohypophysis

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Adenohypophysis has two type of cells

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acidophils and basophils

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It hormones have been names trophic hormones or tropic hormones perform because they stimulate the other endocrine glands to perform their functions (trophic = to nourish)

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Adenohypophysis or Anterior lobe

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lies within the cranial cavity, in the midline posterior to the midbrain

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Pineal gland or body

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It is minute structure of unknown function with a secretion that has not been isolated

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Pineal gland or body

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Two lobes, a right and left lying in the anterior neck

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Thyroid Gland

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Each lobe is about 5 cm or 2 inches in vertical length

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Thyroid Gland

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Thyroid Gland hormones

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Thyroxine and tetraiodothyronine

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These contain iodine that is obtained from water and food consumption

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Thyroid Gland

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to promote mental and physical development in the young

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Thyroxine and tetraiodothyronine (Thyroid Gland)

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Four small bean shaped bodies that lie in the neck posterior to the thyroid gland

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Parathyroid Glands

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There are two right and two left, superior and inferior

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Parathyroid Glands

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Each gland measures 6 mm or 0.25 inches in vertical diameter

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Parathyroid Glands

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Parathyroid Glands hormones

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parathormone or parathyroid hormone

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regulation of calcium metabolism, and its concentration in blood and tissues, especially in bones

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parathormone or parathyroid hormone (Parathyroid Glands)

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When calcium content is low, spasms (tetany) of the muscles or convulsions may occur

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parathormone or parathyroid hormone

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A mixed gland with exocrine and endocrine parts

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Pancreas hormones

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insulin and glucagon

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stimulates body cells to use up (burn) glucose to produce energy, and promotes its storage in the liver, thus regulating the blood sugar concentration

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is said to have an opposite effect, promoting the release of glucose from the liver thus raising the blood sugar level

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They are flat caplike structures and lie upon the upper end of the corresponding kidney

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Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands

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Each measures about 3 to 5 cm (or 1.2 to 2 inches) in diameter

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Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands

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is a double gland consisting of a medulla and cortex

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Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands

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is the central part

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marrow

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Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands hormones

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o	Adrenalin (e) or epinephrine
o	Noradrenalin (e) or norepinephrine
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cause an increase in the rate of the heartbeat, and a cause contraction of blood vessels thus raising the blood pressure.

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o Adrenaline or epinephrine
o Noradrenaline or norepinephrine
(Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands)

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They cause dilatation of bronchi and are used to relieve the spasm of bronchial asthma

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o Adrenaline or epinephrine
o Noradrenaline or norepinephrine
(Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands)

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Stress “fear, flight or fight” response

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o Adrenaline or epinephrine
o Noradrenaline or norepinephrine
(Suprarenal or Adrenal Glands)

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outer part

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bark

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The hormones secreted by the suprarenal are named

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corticoids, steroids, or corticosteroids

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because they are secreted by the cortex

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corticoids

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because they were thought to resemble fats and have the steroid formula

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a combination of the other 2 names: corticoids, steroids

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corticosteroids

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concerned with the metabolism of glucose, amino acids and fats

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Glucocorticoids

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cortisone

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that help to regulate the electrolyte (salt) balance of blood and tissues by promoting the reabsorption of water and sodium from the renal tubules of the kidneys (aldosterone)

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Mineralocorticoids

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salt

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electrolyte

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renal tubules of the kidneys

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aldosterone

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female and male similar to the hormones secreted by the ovaries and testes, but in lesser amounts

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Gonadal hormones

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Androgens

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testosterone, androsterone

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Some hormones are secreted by the lining membrane of parts of the digestive tract

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  • Gastrin
  • Secretin
  • Pancreozymin
  • Cholecystokinin
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These hormones may stimulate other digestive glands to secrete, to increase their secretion, or cause their ducts to contract and expel secretion

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  • Gastrin
  • Secretin
  • Pancreozymin
  • Cholecystokinin
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fatty preparations or foods are fed to patients to empty the gall bladder

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Cholagogues

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is a similar condition (of cretinism) that sometimes occurs at a later age

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The individual becomes mentally and physically slow, appears lazy, and becomes overweight

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is due to an over secretion of the hormones of the thyroid gland

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Hyperthyroidism (Grave’s Disease or exophthalmic goiter)

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The thyroid enlarges and the disease is characterized by nervousness, tremors, sleeplessness, rapid heartbeat, loss of weight, protruding eyeballs, and a high basal metabolic rate

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Hyperthyroidism (Grave’s Disease or exophthalmic goiter)

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refers to abnormally high linear growth

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is a disorder that occurs when your body makes too much growth hormone (GH)

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Acromegaly

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is a condition caused by insufficient amounts of growth hormone in the body

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Growth hormone deficiency (GHD), dwarfism or pituitary dwarfism

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is an enlargement of the thyroid gland

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simple goiter

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is a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns

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Congenital hypothyroidism, cretinism

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is a condition resulting from insufficient secretion of parathyroid hormone

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Hypoparathyroidism

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It results in muscular spasms, twitchings, and sometimes convulsions due to low percentage of calcium in the circulation blood

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Hypoparathyroidism

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is due to excessive secretion of the parathyroid hormone from a tumor, etc.

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Hyperparathyroidism

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is a condition resulting from a decrease in hormones secreted by the cortex of suprarenal glands

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Addison’s Disease

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There is muscular weakness, low blood pressure, and pigmentation of the skin

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Addison’s Disease

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There is an increase in the sodium and water secretion by the kidneys

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Addison’s Disease

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tumors in the cortex of the suprarenal gland

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Cortical Tumors

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