Endocrine Organs Flashcards
1
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Pancreas
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Produces insulin and glucagon. Helps metabolize carbohydrates and indirectly helps metabolize fats and protein.
2
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Parathyroid gland
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Sits next to the thyroid gland. Controls calcium and phosphorus levels and produces parathyroid hormone.
3
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Thyroid gland
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Produces T3 and T4 and controls the rate of body metabolism.
4
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Adrenal medulla
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Core of the adrenal gland. Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
5
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Adrenal cortex
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Outer shell of the adrenal gland. Synthesizes glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids . This includes aldosterone and cortisol.
6
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Adrenal gland
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- Maintains electrolyte balance.
- Helps with carbohydrate fat and protein metabolism
- Sustains the fight or flight response
7
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Pituitary Gland
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- Promotes body tissue growth
- controls water absorption
- controls sexual development and function
- influenced by the hypothalamus
8
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Hypothalamus
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- controls the ANS
- controls body temperature
- appetite
- sleep
