Endocrine Glands and Hormones Flashcards

1
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pineal’s hormone

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melatonin

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2
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regulates sleep-wake cycle or seasonal rhythms + light condition

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melatonin

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3
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located at the lower central of the brain

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hypothalamus

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4
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hypothalamus’s hormone

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oxytocin and vasopressin

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5
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where do oxytocin and vasopressin transport

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posterior pituitary

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6
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releasing and inhibiting hormones that affect th fuctiona of the anterior pituitary gland

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hypothalamus

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7
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located beneath the hypothalamus

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pituitary gland

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8
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known as the master gland

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pituitary gland

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9
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where do pituitary’s hormones go

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anterior lobe
middle lobe
posterior lobe

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10
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anterior lobe’s hormones

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somatotropin
thyroid-stimulating hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone
follicle-stimulating hormone
luteinizing hormone
prolactin
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11
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a growth hormone that regulates metabolic functions

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somatotropin

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12
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regulates activity of the thyroid gland

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thyroid-stimulating hormone

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13
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stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete its own hormone

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adrenocorticotropic hormone

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14
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stimulates gamete formation: egg cells in the ovary and sperm cells in the testes

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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15
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stimulates ovaries and testes to produce sex hormones

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luteinizing hormone

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16
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stimulates mammary glands to produce milk

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prolactin

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17
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middle lobe’s hormone

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melanocyte

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18
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stimulating hormone that enhances production of melanin pigment

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melanocyte

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19
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posterior lobe’s hormones

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oxytocin

vasopressin

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20
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releases hormones secreted by hypothalamus

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posterior lobe

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21
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regulates uterine contraction during childbirth

22
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anti diuretic hormone

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vasopressin

23
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prevents water loss from the body

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vasopressin

24
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base of the neck, wrapped around the lateral side of the trachea

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thyroid's hormones
thyroxin and triiodothyronine | calcitonin
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work together to regulate the thyroid body's mental and physical growth
thyroxin and triiodothyronine
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decreases blood calcium level
calcitonin
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on top of the kidneys
adrenal glands
29
outer part of the adrenal glands
adrenal cortex
30
adrenal cortex's hormones
glucocorticoids mineralcorticoids androgens (testosterone)
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their functions include breakdown of protein and increase of blood sugar
glucocorticoids
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hep regulate concentration of minerals such as sodium, calcium, and water balance in the blood
mineral corticosteroids
33
influence the development of male secondary sex characteristics
androgens
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Omer part of the adrenal gland
adrenal medulla
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adrenal medulla's hormones
adrenaline/epinephrine noradrenaline/norepinephrine
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both help to trigger physiological changes to improve the "fight-or-flight" response to stress or emergencies
adrenaline/epinephrine noradrenaline/norepinephrine
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isles of langehans
pancreas
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pancreas's hormones
insulin | glucagon
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secreted by beta cells
insulin
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lowers blood sugar level
insulin
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produced by alpha cells
glucagon
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raises blood sugar level
glucagon
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in the scrotum
tested
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testes's hormone
androgen testosterone
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controls growth and development of male sex organ and secondary sex characteristics
androgen testosterone
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in the pelvis above the uterus
ovaries
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ovarie's hormones
progesterone | estrogen
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stimulate growth of uterine lining
progesterone and estrogen
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also controls decvelopment of female secondary sex characteristics
estrogen
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located at the middle part of the brain
pineal body
51
4 structures wrapped around the thyroid
parathyroid
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parathyroid' hormone
parathormone