Endocrine Flashcards
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Substances that are released by the organs, they have to be controlled.
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Hormones
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What are the two main controllers of the body?
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Neural and Hormonal Control
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Give some examples of Chemical Messengers
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Autocrine (self)
Paracrine (neighbors)
Cytokines (targets wbc to activate immune system)
Neuroendocrine (Neurohormones)
Hormones
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All of these Organs are purely endocrine hormones EXCEPT??
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Pituiotary Gland
Thyroid
Kidneys
Parathyroids
Islets of Langerhans
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CLASSIFICATION OF HORMONES
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Polypeptide
Biogenic Amine
Steroids
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All of these are correct EXCEPT:
Polypeptide = Lipid-soluble
Biogenic Amine = Water - soluble
Steroids = Lipid-soluble
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Polypeptide is Water-soluble
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