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Endocrine Flashcards

1
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Endocrine System?

A

Ductless glands found around the body

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2
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Homeostasis is maintained by which two bodily systems?

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The nervous system and the endocrine system

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3
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Endocrine response

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Slower onset, but longer period of time

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4
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Nervous response

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Rapid and short lasting

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5
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What are hormones

A

chemical

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6
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4 hormone set responses

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Metabolic
Kinetic
Behavioural
Changes to tissue

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7
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define Exocrine

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Produce secretions released
outside the body or into GI tract

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8
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define Paracrine

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9
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define Autocrine

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10
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define Hormone

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Hormones are chemical agents produced by one organ and secreted directly
into the blood stream

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11
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define Endocrine

A

“ductless glands”
secrete hormones directly into bloodstream

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12
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Secretion of a hormone occurs in response to 4 specific stimulus

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Nerve impulses
Stimulating/releasing hormone
Chemicals in the blood
Feedback Loops

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13
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Where is Gastrin produced

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Wall of stomach

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14
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Where is Secretin produced

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Wall of small intestine

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15
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Where is Chorionic gonadotrophin produced

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chorion surrounding foetus

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16
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Where is Erythropoietin produced

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kidney

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17
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Amines derived hormones
(3)

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Adrenaline
Thyroxine
Dopamine

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18
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Steroidal hormones (4)

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Testosterone
Oestrogen
Progesterone
Corticosteroids

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19
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Peptides & Proteins hormones

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TSH
Oxytocin
Growth hormone
Insulin
ACTH

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20
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Functions controlled by hypothalamus

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Temperature regulation
hunger and thirst
sex
sleep
fight or flight reaction
levels of hormones

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21
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Identity the Endocrine Glands Of The Body (7)

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Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Pancreas
Ovaries
Testes
Adrenal glands

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22
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Pituitary gland is ventral to the….

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Ventral to hypothalamus in
forebrain

23
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Function of Pineal Gland

A

produces melatonin in response to
daylight length

24
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Melatonin is responsible for the functions of the body related to the photoperiod.
Give examples

A

reproductive behaviour, behaviour and coat
changes

25
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List the Anterior Pituitary Gland hormones

A

TSH
Adrenocorticotrophic
Growth hormone
Follicle stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Prolactin

26
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TSH function

A

Stimulates the release of thyroid hormone

27
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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)

A

Controls release of adrenocorticol hormones

28
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Growth hormone function

A

Stimulates growth of skeleton, viscera and tissue

29
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Follicle stimulating hormone

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Stimulates ovaries and testes to develop eggs and sperm

30
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Luteinising hormone

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Stimulates ovaries and testes to bring about ovulation and develop corpus lutein
Produce testosterone

31
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hormones Posterior Pituitary Gland releases

A

Oxytocin
Antidiuretic hormone

32
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Function of oxytocin

A

Milk let down
brings about uterine Contraction

33
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function of anti-diuretic hormone

A

Stimulates water absorbtion

34
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what 3 hormones does the Thyroid Gland produce

A
  • Thyroxine (T4)
  • Tri-iodothyronine (T3)
  • Calcitonin
35
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Thyroxine (T₄) and Tri-iodothyronine (T₃) function

A

Essential for growth and
affect cells metabolic rate

36
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Calcitonin function

A

Reduces bone resorption

37
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Parathyroid hormone function

A

Secreted in response to low blood calcium

38
Q

Hormones affecting pancreas

A

Insulin
Somatostatin
Glucogen

39
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Function of Glucogan

A

Breaks down glycogen
Increasing blood glucose

40
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Somatostatin prevents…?

A

excessive blood glucose fluctuations

41
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Hormones of adrenal glands

A

Cortex-
Glucocorticoids
Aldosterone
Medulla-
Adrenaline
Noradrenalne

42
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Function of Glucocorticoids

A

Increases blood glucose
reduces inflammatory response

43
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function of Aldosterone

A

Electrolyte balance

44
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Function or adrenaline and noradrenaline

A

Fear, flight or fight

45
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Hormones ovaries produce

A

Oestrogen
Progesterone

46
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Functions of oestrogen in ovaries

A

prepares for mating
Signs of oestrus

47
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Functions of progesterone in ovaries

A

Maintains pregnancy
prepares reproductive tract
develops mammy glands

48
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Hormones produced by Testis

A

Testosterone
Oestrogen

49
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Testosterone function

A

Sperm production
Development of male
characteristics/behaviour

50
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Functions of oestrogen in testis

A

Nourishes sperm

51
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where is GASTRIN produced and function

A

Wall of stomach
Stimulates release of gastric juices

52
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Where is SECRETIN secreted

A

Small intestine
Stimulates release of intestinal and pancreatic juices

53
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where is CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN secreted

A

ectodermal layer of chorion
surrounding foetus

54
Q

What is Thymosin function

A

Produced in Thymus.
Promotes development of lymphocytes
Contributes to immune response

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