endocrine system . Flashcards

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1
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what is the endocrine system

A

glands which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

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2
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what are hormones

A

chemical messengers sent through the bloodstream

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3
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which system has the faster effects ; endocrine or nervous

A

nervous

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4
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which system has the longer lasting effects ; endocrine or nervous

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endocrine

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5
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what secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions.

A

the pituitary gland (master gland)

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6
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what is produced at the thyroid gland

A

thyroxine

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7
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what is produced at the adrenal gland

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adrenaline

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8
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where is the adrenal gland

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above kidneys

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9
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where is the thyroid gland

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in the throat

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10
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what is produced at the pancreas

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insulin

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11
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what is produced at the testes

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testosterone

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12
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what is produced in the ovaries

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oestrogen

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13
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what does thyroxine do

A

regulate metabolism / growth & development

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14
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what does the pituitary gland do

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stimulate glands to secrete hormones

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15
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what does insulin do

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regulate blood glucose levels

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16
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what does testosterone do

A

produce sperm

17
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what does oestrogen do

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influences puberty and regulates menstrual cycle

18
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what is released from the pituitary gland to stimulate water level maintanence

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ADH

19
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what does ADh do

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controls water content in the blood (kidneys)