Endocrine and Lymphatic Flashcards
1
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functions of endocrine
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heart rate and blood pressure metabolism blood glucose control water balance reproductive functions control uterine contractions
2
Q
ligand
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chemical signal
3
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intracellular signals
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travel between the same cell
4
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intercellular signals
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carry outside to another cell
5
Q
neuromodulators and neurotransmitters
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signals are secreted by nerve cells, mainly work in nervous system
6
Q
pheromones
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secreted into environment
7
Q
autocrine
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affect all from which they are secreted
8
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paracrine
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signals secreted affect other cell types
9
Q
hormones that decrease w/ age
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growth hormone
melatonin
estrogen
testosterone
10
Q
hormones that are unchanged w/ age
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cortisol
insulin
thyroid hormones
11
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hormones that increase w/ age
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follicle stimulating luteinizing hormone parathyroid norepinephrine epinephrine
12
Q
leukocytes
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white blood cells
13
Q
granulocytes
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digest pathogens and release inflammation mediators
14
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agranulocytes
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attack pathogens w/o granules
15
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macrophages
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eat pathogens and alert other wbcs
