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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System Notes Flashcards

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

the endocrine system is the ________ system of the body

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hormonal

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_____ are chemical messengers

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hormones

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hormones are released in one tissue and transported via the _______ to reach specific cells in other tissues

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blood stream

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each hormone has a ______ on which it acts

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specific target cell

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hormones are effective in coordinating:

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cell, tissue, and organ activites on a long term sustained basis

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hormones are messengers that will cause a cell to change or alter its

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function to cause a specific response in the body

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how do hormones alter cellular operations

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changing the types, activites, or quantities of important enzymes and structural proteins

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hormone release occurs where

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capillaries are abundant and allow the hormone to enter the blood stream quickly

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when in the blood stream hormones are either

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free flowing or bound to carrier proteins

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when _______ reach target cells they do not pass through the cell membrane

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non-steroidal

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what hormones are not soluble in cell membrane

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non-steroidal

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hormones bind to what on the cell membrane

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receptors

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non-steroidal hormones after binding to the receptor on the cell membrane do what

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activate messengers in the cytoplasm

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the activated messengers in the cytoplasm of the cell do what

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cause a change in the cell’s metabolism or function

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what is the first messenger

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non-steroidal hormone

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what is the second messenger

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cytoplasm of cell

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steroidal hormone are able to pass through

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lipid bilayer of the cell membrane into the cytoplasm

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which type of hormone directly affects the function of the genes in the nucleus

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steroidal

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the endocrine system includes

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all the endocrine cells and tissues of the body

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endocrine cells are

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glandular cells

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endocrine cells secrete directly into

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extracellular fluid of the body

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exocrine secrete via

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ducts

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list of organs/systems involved with ES

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hypothalamus
pituitary gland
pineal gland
parathyroid gland
thyroid gland
heart
thymus
kidney
adrenal glands
GI tract
pancreas
gonads
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what is the neurological connection between the ES and NS

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hypothalamus

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what is connected to the hypothalamus

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pituitary gland

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hormones are divided into _____ groups

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3

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what are the 3 groups of hormones

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amino acid derivates
peptide hormones
lipid derivates

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List of amino acid derivates

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epinephrine
norepinephrine
dopamine
thyroid hormones
melatonin
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list of peptide hormones

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ADH

oxytocin

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list of Lipid derivates

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steroids and eicosanoids
These hormones are the sex hormones:
androgen, estrogen, and corticosteroids

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what are eiosanoids

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small molecules that affect enzymatic processes

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examples of eicosanoids

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leukotriense

prostaglandins

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when are leukotriense released

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tissue injury

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where are leukotriense released

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white blood cells

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when are prostaglandins released

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tissue injury

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where are prostaglandins released

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all tissues

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hormones functions may include:

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stimulate the synthesis of an enzyme or structural protein
turn an existing enzyme on or off by changing its shape or structure
increase or decrease the rate of synthesis of a particular enzyme or protein

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the ES has ______ that are similar to neurological ______ found in the NS

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reflexes

reflexes

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what regulates the secretion of hormones

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hypothalamus

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hypothalamus secretes _______ that control endocrine cells in the _______

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regulatory hormones

pituitary gland

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the _____ in the hypothalamus have direct nervous control over endocrine cells of the _______

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autonomic centers

adrenal medullae

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how does the hypothalamus act as an endocrine organ

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directly secreting hormones into the blood stream

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the pituitary gland is also know as the

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hypophysis

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where is the pituitary gland located

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in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

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what connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus

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infundibulum

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the pituitary gland is divided into ____ and _____ gland

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anterior

posterior

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the anterior pituitary gland is also called

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adenohyphysis

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how many regions are on the anterior pituitary gland

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3

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what are the regions of the anterior pituitary gland

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pars distalis
pars tuberalis
pars intermedia

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what is the largest region of the anterior pituitary gland

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pars distalis

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the ______ is the pituitary glands’s connection to the circulatory system of the body

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hypophyseal portal system

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what is in the hypophyseal portal system

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network of blood vessels

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what do regulatory hormones do

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control the release or inhibition of hormones from the hypothalamus

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how many hormones associated with anterior pituitary gland

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7

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what are the hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland

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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
luteinising hormone (LH)
Prolactin (PRL)
Growth Hormone (GH)
Melanocyte stimulating Hormone (MSH)
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anterior hormones are considered _______ because they activate or turn on endocrine cells

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tropic hormones

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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is also called

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thyrotropin

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what does TSH do

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causes the release of thyroid hormones at the thyroid gland

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) does what

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stimulated the release of steroids by the adrenal glands

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone is called a

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gonadotropin

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what does FSH act on

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ovaries

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what does FSH do

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promotes follicle development in the female reproductive tract. Also stimulates the release of estrogen

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) does what

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stimulates ovulation as well as secretion of estrogens and progestins and androgens (male sex hormones)

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prolactin (PRL) does what

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stimulates mammary gland development, and in nursing mothers milk production

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Growth Hormone (GH) does what

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stimulates cell growth, strongly in the musculoskeletal tissues, such as bone and muscle

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Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)

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increase the production of melanin on the skin

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the posterior pituitary gland is also referred to as the

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neurohypophysis or pars nervosa

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how many hormones produces by posterior pituitary gland

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2

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what are hormones produced by posterior pituitary gland

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
oxytocin (OT)
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Antidiuretic Hormone is also called

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arginine or vasopressin

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why is antidiuretic hormone released

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change in blood pressure, changes in electrolyte balances in the blood, or a decrease in blood volume

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what is primary function of antidiuretic hormone

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reduce the amount of water that is released in the kidney

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what does oxytocin do

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stimulates smooth muscle contract in the walls of the uterus, promoting labor. Also stimulates milk letdown in nursing mothers

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the ______ is a dual -lobed structure

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thyroid gland

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the thyroid gland is found behind the _______

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thyroid cartilage or Adam’s apple

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what is produced in the thyroid

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thyroglobulin

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what protein is contained in thyroglobulin

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tyrosine

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what is the building block of all thyroid hormones

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tyrosine

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what is absorbed from the diet to assist in the formation of all thyroid hormones

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iodine

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what are the thyroid hormones

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thyroxin (t4)

triiodothyronine (T3)

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Thyroxin (t4) is also called

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tetraiodothyronine

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how many molecules of iodine are in Thyroxin

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4

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Triiodothyronine contains how many molecules of iodine

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3

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the production of thyroid hormones are regulated by

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hypothalamus

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the hypothalamus releases thyroid________ hormone causing the ______ to release thyroid ______ hormone

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releasing
anterior pituitary gland
stimulating

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what causes the transport of iodide into the follicle

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TSH

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thyroid hormones can pass through the ________ of _____ cells in the body

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cell membrane

all

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thyroid hormones ______ the metabolism of the cell it is affecting

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increase

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what cells do not stain when prepared for the microscope

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C or Parafollicular

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what does “C Cells” mean

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Clear Cells

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what hormone is involved with the regulation of the calcium ion concentration in the blood

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calcitonin

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calcitonin inhibits

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osteoclast activity

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what reduces the amount of Ca released from the kidney

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Calcitonin

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what are the parathyroid glands

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2 pairs of glands found on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland

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what hormone is secreted in response to low levels of calcium in the blood

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parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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PTH has 4 major effects on the body

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stimulates osteoclast activity - increasing calcium in blood
inhibits osteoblasts
increases absorption of Ca in the kidney
stimulates the production of calcitriol in the kidney (promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the GI)

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the adrenal glands sit where

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on each kidney (2)

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what makes up the adrenal gland

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cortex

medulla

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how many hormones does adrenal cortex produce

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over 24

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what are the hormones of cortex called

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adrenocortical hormones or corticosteroids

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what hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex promotes the conservation of NA ions and the elimination of L

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aldosterone

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Aldosterone is released in response to

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drop in blood pressure
drop in NA ion concentration of the extracellular fluid
drop in blood volume

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what is converted to cortisone by the liver

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cortisol

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what hormone has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body tissues

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cortisone

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what does the adrenal medullae produce

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epinephrine

norepinephrine

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what hormones are associated with adrenal rush

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epinephrine

norepinephrine

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the pineal gland is part of

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epithalamus

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what does the pineal gland produce

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melatonin

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what is melatonin produced from

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seratonin

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2 functions of melatonin

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sleep cycle

protecting CNS from damage by free radicals in the blood

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3 hormones from the kidneys

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calcitriol
erythropoietin
renin

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function of calcitriol

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to improve the absorption of Ca and P+ in the GI

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function of erythropoietin

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stimulate the production of red blood cells

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when is renin released

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in response to reduced rnal blood flow or increased sympathetic stimulation

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what converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I which is then converted to angiotensin II

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renin

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what stimulates the release of aldosterone and ADH

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angiotensin II

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the heart releases

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atrial natiuretic hormone

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the thymus secretes hormones involved with ____ system

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immune

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the pancreas is both ______ and ______ gland

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endrocrine

exocrine gland

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the exocrine portion of the pancreas is involved with

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digestion

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the endocrine portion of the pancreas is involved with

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regulation of normal blood glucose levels

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the endocrine portion of the pancreas secrete these hormones

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glucagon
insulin
Pancreatic polypeptide (PP)

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glucagon are from

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the alpha cells

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function of glucagon

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increase blood sugar levels by increasing the rate of glycongen break down in muscle and liver

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insulin is produced by

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beta cells

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insulin is released by

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the islets of Langerhans

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function of insulin

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lower blood glucose levels

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function of pancreatic polypeptide (PP)

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inhibit gall bladder contraction

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testes produce (male)

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testosterone

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another name for testosterone

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androgen

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function of androgen

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production of sperm, stimulate growth, and determines the secondary sex characteristics of the male (facial hair and body fat content)
also promotes aggressive behavirs and stimulate muscle growth

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female repro cells

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oocytes

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where are oocytes produces

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follicle

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follicles are produced under the control of

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FSH

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what triggers ovulation

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LH

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ovulation causes the follicle to reorganize into a

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corpus luteum

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the corpus luteum releases _____ which prepares the uterus for the arrival of a developing embryo, accelerates the movement of the oocyte or embryo, and causes enlargement of the mammary glands

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progesterone

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forms of stress

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chemical
emotional
physical

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the body has a ________ to stress that will always prodce the same hormonal responses in the body

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general adaptive syndrome repsonse

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the general adaptive syndrome (GAS) has 3 phases

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alarm
resistance
exhaustion

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the ____ phase is the intial sympathetic response

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alarm

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the ____ phase occurs several hours into stressor.

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resistance

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the _____ are strongly involved in the resistance phase

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glucocorticoids

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if sever enough ______ is the phase that death can occur easily due to imbalance of _____ and ________ in the body

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exhaustion
hormones
electrolytes

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_____ is an excessive amount of growth hormone after puberty is reached and growth has stopped.

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acromegaly

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____ occurs when the posterior pituitary stops producing enough ADH. Extreme water loss occurs in the kidneys, causing electrolyte imbalances and excessive thirst

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diabetes insipidus

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____ is due to reduced production of thyroid hormones

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hypothyroidism

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hypothyroidism in adults is called

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myxedema

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____ is due to an over production of thyroid hormones. this causes increased metabolic rate, blood pressure and bulging eyes

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hyperthyroidism

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what are other names for hyperthyroidism

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thyrotoxicosis

Graves Disease

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_____ causes low calcium concentration in the body fluids

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hypoparathyroidism

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______ causes too much calcium in the blood and the skeletal system will suffer

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hyperparathyroidism

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______ causes low blood pressure due to loss of sodium and water from the kidneys

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hypoaldosteronism

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____ causes large amounts of sodium to be retained by the kidneys but a large amount of potassium is lost. this will affect the function of the heart and kidneys

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Hyperaldosteronism

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_____ is caused by a low glucocorticoid production in the adrenal gland. This can lead to an autoimmune attack of the person’s own adrenal gland

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Addison’s Disease

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

____ is due to over production of glucocorticoids. The symptoms are similiar to those of someone that is subjected to prolonged sever stress. The classic sign is a moon-faced appearance

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Cushing’s Disease

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

_____ is due to high blood glucose levels in the body. The pancreas does not secrete enough insulin to break down the glucose out of the blood. Glucose is spilled into urine and/or continues to circulate in the blood stream

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diabetes mellitus

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

there are ____ types of diebetes mellitus

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2

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

types of diebetes mellitus

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type I

type II

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

___ is insulin dependent, which means the person is required to inject insulin into the blood after every meal to normalize the blood levels

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Type I

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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System

______ is non insulin-dependent, and is managed with diet and/or oral medication

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Type II

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