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Ch 11 Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

What is the general function of the endocrine and nervous system?

A

To maintain homeostasis

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2
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What is the chemical messenger of the endocrine system?

A

Hormones

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3
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What are the target tissues of the endocrine system?

A

all body cells and tissues

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4
Q

Which gland produces the Growth Hormone?

A

Anterior pituitary gland

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5
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Where is the Adrenal gland located?

A

Cranial to the kidney

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6
Q

The posterior pituitary gland produces these two hormones

A

Antidiuretic hormone

Oxytocin

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7
Q

Which gland produces the Luteinizing hormone?

A

Anterior pituitary gland

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8
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Where is the pituitary gland located?

A

Near the cheek on the maxilla caudal to the eye

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9
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Which gland produces the Thyroid hormone and Calcitonin?

A

Thyroid

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10
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Where are the sex hormones located?

A

Adrenal cortex

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11
Q

What does the pancreas produce?

A

Insulin

Glucagon

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12
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This hormone is produced by the testes

A

Androgens

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13
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What hormones are produced by the ovaries?

A

Estrogens

Progestins

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14
Q

What is essential for life?

A

Insulin

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15
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What does Glucagon do to the blood glucose level?

A

Raises it

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16
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Where are the hormones produced from the Adrenal Medulla secreted?

A

Into the bloodstream

17
Q

Where is erythropoietin produced?

A

In the kidneys

18
Q

What does the Pineal Body produce?

A

Melatonin

19
Q

What do the cells in the wall of the stomach produce?

A

Gastrin

20
Q

This organ helps kick start the immune system in an animals life

A

Thymus

21
Q

ICSH

A

Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

22
Q

FSH

A

Follicle-stimulating hormone

23
Q

GH

A

Growth Hormone

24
Q

Another name for Hyperadrenocorticism

A

Cushing’s Disease

25
Q

Does Prolactin have an effect on males?

A

no

26
Q

What is the target cell for Oxytocin?

A

Uterus

27
Q

What is the target for Antidiuretic hormone?

A

The kidneys

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