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Control of body temperature Flashcards

1
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What is the endocrine system?

A

The system of glands that secrete hormones into the circulatory system

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2
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Where is ADH produced?

A

Pituitary gland

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3
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What is the target organ of ADH?

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Kidney

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4
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What is the function of ADH?

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Controls the concentration of water in urine

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5
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Where is TSH produced?

A

Pituitary gland

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6
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What is the target organ of TSH?

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Thyroid

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7
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What is the function of TSH?

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Controls the release of hormones from your thyroid gland

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8
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Where is ADRENALINE produced?

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Adrenal gland

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What is the target organ of ADRENALINE?

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Heart

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What is the function of ADRENALINE?

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Prepares the body for fight or flight

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11
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Where is INSULIN and GLUCAGON produced?

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Pancreas

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12
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What is the target organ for INSULIN and GLUCAGON?

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Liver

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13
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What is the function of INSULIN and GLUCAGON?

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Insulin increases and glucagon decreases the conversion of blood glucose to glycogen

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14
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Where is the THYROID hormones produced?

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Thyroid

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15
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What is the target audience for THYROID hormones?

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Various

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16
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What is the function of THYROID hormones?

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Control how quickly you use energy, make proteins and how sensitive your organs are to other hormones

17
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Where is oestrogen produced?

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Ovaries

18
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What are the target audience for oestrogen?

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Various

19
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What is the function of oestrogen?

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Controls puberty and the menstrual cycle in women

20
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Where is testosterone found?

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Testes

21
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What is the target organ for testosterone?

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Reproductive organs

22
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What is the function of testosterone?

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Controls puberty in men

23
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What is the pituitary gland?

A

A gland in your brain that produces growth hormones, anti - diuretic hormones, TSH, FSH and LH

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