Endocrine Flashcards
1
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Endocrine gland
A
Secretes into blood
2
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Exocrine gland
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Secretes into duct
3
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Hypothalamus
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Located in cerebrum. Monitors body conditions. Hormone releasing hormones
4
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Pituitary gland (master gland)
Anterior
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Responds to hormones from the hypothalamus. Releases stimulating hormones, prolactin,ACTH, and luteinizing hormones.
5
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Pituitary gland (master gland)
Posterior
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Responds to nerve impulses from the hypothalamus. Secretes ADH (vasopressin) and Oxytocin.
6
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Thyroid
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Has two lobes. Produces T3 and T4 to control metabolism. Produces calcitonin to lower blood calcium levels which is stored in bones.
7
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Parathyroid
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4 small lobes on posterior of thyroid in an H shape.
Secretes pth which increases blood calcium levels.
