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Chapter 11 : Endocrine System (Gland+Hormone) (part 2) Flashcards

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1
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Hormones of the Adrenal Gland

A

Mineralocorticoids
Glucocorticoids
Androgens

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Mineralocorticoids aka

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Aldosterone

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Mineralocorticoids

Target cells

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kidneys

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Mineralocorticoids

Action

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Increases water retention in body by regulating Sodium and Potassium levels

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Glucocorticoids aka

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Cortisone and cortisol

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Glucocorticoids Targets cells

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most body tissues

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Glucocorticoids

Action

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Increases blood glucose, inhibits inflammation and immune response

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Androgens and estrogens

Targets cells

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most body tissues

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Androgens and estrogens

Action

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Secreted in small amount in both in both sexes but often masked by hormones from testes or ovaries

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10
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Adrenal Glands (medulla) Hormones

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Catecholamines

epinepherine and norepinepherine

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11
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Catecholamines
(Epinepherine and norepinephrine)
Target cells

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Blood vessels, heart, liver, and adipose tissues

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12
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Catecholamines
(Epinepherine and norepinephrine)
Action

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  • Increase body’s ability to cope with stress
  • Increase heart rate
  • Increase blood flow
  • Increases blood glucose
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Hormones of the Pancreas

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Insulin

Glucagon

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14
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Insulin

target cells

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Most body cells

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Insulin

Action

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Decreases blood glucose levels by increasing the uptake of glucose by body cells and the storage of glucose as glycogen

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Glucagon

Target cells

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Liver

17
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Glucagon

Action

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Increases the breakdown of glycogen

18
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The glands of the Thymus Gland

A

Thymosin

19
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Thymosin

Target cells

A

Lymphatic system cells

20
Q

Thymosin

Action

A

Stimulates the production of white blood cells

21
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Hormones of the Pineal gland

A

Melatonin

22
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Melatonin

Target cells

A

Hypothalamus

23
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Melatonin

Action

A

Initiates the onset of puberty and regulates rhythmic cycles such as sleep and alertness

24
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Hormones of the Gonads

A

Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone

25
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Estrogen

Target Cells

A

Most body parts

26
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Estrogen

Action

A

Maturation and maintenance of female reproductive organs, secondary sex characteristics, menstrual cycle

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Progesterone

Target Cells

A

uterus and mammary glands

28
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Progesterone

Action

A

Prepares uterus for pregnancy, development of mammary glands, and menstrual cycle

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Testosterone

Target cells

A

Most body cells

30
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Testosterone

Action

A

Maturation and maintenance of male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics

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