Endocrine System Flashcards

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Endocrine System

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Controls the conditions inside the body by making chemical messengers that help other parts of the body do their work

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2
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Glands

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Produce hormones and release them into bloodstream

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3
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Hormones

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Chemical messengers made in one location and work in a different location

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4
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Secrete

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To release or send into bloodstream

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5
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Adolescence

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Period of time between childhood and adulthood.The stage in life when body begins to mature Physically & Sexually

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6
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Puberty

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When reproductive glands and organs begin to function

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7
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Adulthood

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Stage of life that begins when a human body completes growth and reaches sexual maturity

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8
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Physical Changes

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Changes that take place inside and outside the body

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9
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Pituitary Gland

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Master organ of Endocrine System

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10
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Sex Glands

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Glands that release hormones that control sexual developments

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11
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Ovaries

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Sex gland in female produces estrogen stores and releases ova/ovum

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12
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Estrogen

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Female sex hormone

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13
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Testes

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Sex gland in male produces testosterone releases sperm

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14
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Testosterone

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Male sex hormone

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15
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Physical Development

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Maturation of physical characteristics and reproductive organs

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16
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Mature

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To grow and develop