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Ch20 (Endocrine System) Flashcards

1
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these are ductless and allow hormones to travel through bloodstream

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endocrine glands

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2
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a ____ can only affect organs that have receptors for it specifically

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hormone

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3
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this type of loop will turn down secretion of hormones as the levels get high

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negative feedback

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4
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this type of loop senses oxytocin levels increasing, which increases contraction from the uterus and more oxytocin is secreted

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positive feedback

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5
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_____ is a major control center of the endocrine system

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hypothalamus

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6
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name the three functions of the hypothalamus

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(1) secretes regulatory hormones that control the release of anterior pituitary hormones, (2) produces oxytocin & antidiuretic hormones, (3) controls the simulation of the adrenal gland medulla

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7
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this gland is attached via infundibulum, housed in sella turcica of sphenoid bone, and divided into anterior & posterior lobes

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pituitary gland or hypophysis gland

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8
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this gland secrets many hormones and is highly vascular

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anterior pituitary gland or adenohypophysis

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9
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_____ act on other endocrine glands

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tropic hormones

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10
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this hormone promotes growth & development of all body parts during stages of growth

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growth hormone (GH)thi

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11
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this hormone promotes gamete production & stimulates estrogen production

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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12
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this hormone stimulates sex hormone secretion

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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13
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this hormone stimulated secretion of thyroid hormones

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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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14
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this hormone regulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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15
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this hormone stimulates milk production

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prolactin (PRL)

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16
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this hormone is a body’s natural painkillers

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endorphins

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17
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________ is the hyposecretion of growth hormones during childhood

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pituitary dwarfism

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18
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________ is the hypersecretion of growth hormones during childhood

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gigantism

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19
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________ is the hypersecretion of growth hormones during adulthood

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acromegaly

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20
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hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus are stored in the _______

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posterior pituitary gland

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21
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this hormone reduces fluid loss through urine

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antidiuretic hormone/vasopressin

22
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this hormone induces contraction of uterine muscles during childbirth

23
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this gland is a small, cone-shaped body in the posterior epithalamus, and secretes melatonin

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pineal gland

24
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this gland is butterfly-shaped and secrets calcitonin and thyroxine

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thyroid gland

25
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_____ lowers blood calcium levels

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calcitonin

26
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_____ regulates digestion, heart & muscle function & brain development

27
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this condition is a cause of the thyroid gland not working properly or a lack of iodine

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hypothyroidism

28
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this condition is hyposecretion during the first months of life

29
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this condition is caused by hypersecretion of the thyroid hormone, can be caused by graves disease

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hyperthyroidism

30
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these are small glands on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland

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parathyroid glands

31
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these hormones raise blood calcium levels if they get too low

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parathyroid hormones (PTH)

32
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two pairs of hormones having opposite effects but work together to maintain homeostasis

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antagonistic hormones

33
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the ____ secrets thymosin and is larger in infants/children than adults

34
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this hormone helps develop mature T cells (immune function)

35
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these glands sit on the superior borders of the kidneys

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adrenal glands

36
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this cortex is an outer part on the adrenal glands and produces 3 types of corticosteroid hormones

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adrenal cortex

37
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this cortex is an inner part of the adrenal gland and secretes fight or flight hormones

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adrenal medulla

38
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this hormone influences mineral balance

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aldosterone/mineralocorticoids

39
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this hormone reduces inflammation

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cortisol/glucocorticoids

40
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this hormone contributes to the development of male sex characteristics

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androgens/gonadcorticoids

41
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these two hormones are the fight or flight response for the sympathetic nervous system

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norepinephrine & epinephrine

42
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this organ secretes insulin and glucagon

43
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this hormone lowers blood sugar levels if they are too high

44
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this hormone raises blood sugar levels if they get too low

45
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this condition is a lack of insulin secretion and is an early onset

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Type 1 diabetes

46
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this condition is normal or increased insulin secretion but reduced sensitivity of insulin target cells, late onset

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Type 2 diabetes

47
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the ____ produces sex hormones & germ cells

48
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this hormone promotes breast development & menstrual cycke

49
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this hormone maintains lining of uterus during pregnancy

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progesterone

50
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this organ produces androgens such as testosterone

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