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Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the Endocrine System?

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Responsible for the release of hormones into the bloodstream

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What impact does Yoga have on the endocrine system?

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Different poses stimulate the various glands of the endocrine system

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List the endocrine glands

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  1. Hypothalamus
  2. Pituitary
  3. Pineal
  4. Thyroid
  5. Parathyroid
  6. Thymus
  7. Pancreas
  8. Adrenals
  9. Gonads
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How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together?

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These systems work hand in hand, acting in communicating and driving hormonal changes. They work in maintaining homeostasis and respond to changes inside and outside the body.

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What is the function of the hypothalamus?

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Master gland, regulates secretion of hormones from other glands

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What is a hormone secreted by the hypothalamus?

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Dopamine
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Growth hormone-releasing hormone
Somatostatin

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7
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What poses support the hypothalamus?

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Inversions

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8
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What Chakra is the hypothalamus related to?

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Vishuddha - Throat Chakra

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9
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What Pranayama support the hypothalamus?

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Kapalabhati and Nadi Shodhana

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10
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Where is the hypothalamus located?

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In the brain

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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Regulates secretion of hormones from other glands

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12
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What is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland?

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Beta-endorphin
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Growth hormone

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13
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What poses support the pituitary gland?

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Inversions and Balasana

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14
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What Chakra is the pituitary gland related to?

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Ajna - Third Eye Chakra

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What Pranayama support the pituitary gland?

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Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana

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Where is the pituitary gland located?

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In the brain, below the hypothalamus

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17
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What is the function of the pineal gland?

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Regulates sleep/wake cycles

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18
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What is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland?

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Melatonin

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19
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What poses support the pineal gland?

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Inversions, standing and seated forward bends

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20
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What Chakra is the pineal gland related to?

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Ajna - Third Eye Chakra

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What Pranayama support the pineal gland?

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Kapalabhati, Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana

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Where is the pineal gland located?

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In the brain

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What is the function of the thyroid gland?

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Regulates metabolism, energy levels, body weight and temperature

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What is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland?

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T3
T4
Calcitonin

25
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What poses support the thyroid gland?

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Postures that compress and open the neck - Shoulder Stand or Fish

26
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What Chakra is the thyroid gland related to?

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Vishuddha - Throat Chakra

27
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What Pranayama support the thyroid gland?

28
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Where is the thyroid gland located?

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In the neck

29
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What is the function of the parathyroid gland?

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Maintain healthy calcium levels

30
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What is a hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland?

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Parathyroid hormone

31
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What poses support the parathyroid gland?

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Postures that compress and open the neck - Shoulder Stand or Fish

32
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What Chakra is the parathyroid gland related to?

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Vishuddha - Throat Chakra

33
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What Pranayama support the parathyroid gland?

34
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Where is the parathyroid gland located?

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In the neck

35
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What is the function of the thymus gland?

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Production and education of T-Cells

36
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What is a hormone secreted by the thymus gland?

37
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What poses support the thymus gland?

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All postures that compress the sternum into the thymus gland - Back bends
Poses that support the lymphatic system - Inversions Postures that squeeze the groin and armpits - Eagle, Chaturanga Dandasana

38
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What Chakra is the thymus gland related to?

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Anahata - Heart Chakra

39
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What Pranayama support the thymus gland?

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Kapalabhati and Ujjayi

40
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Where is the thymus gland located?

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Behind the sternum

41
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What is the function of the pancreas?

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Producing digestive enzymes to break down food

Regulating blood sugar levels

42
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What is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?

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Insulin

Glucagon

43
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What poses support the pancreas?

44
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What Chakra is the pancreas related to?

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Manipura - Solar Plexus Chakra

45
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What Pranayama support the pancreas?

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Bhramari, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati

46
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Where is the pancreas located?

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Behind the stomach

47
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What is the function of the adrenal glands?

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Release hormones in conjunction with the stress response

48
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What is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands?

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Adrenaline
Cortisol
Aldosterone

49
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What poses support the adrenal glands?

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Back bends and Twists

50
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What Chakra is the adrenal glands related to?

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Manipura - Solar Plexus Chakra

51
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What Pranayama support the adrenal glands?

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Samavritti, Nadi Shodhana and Full Yoga Breath

52
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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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Above the kidneys

53
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What is the function of the gonads?

A

Regulate hormones required for reproductive functions

54
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What is a hormone secreted by the gonads?

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Estrogen and Progesterone in women

Testosterone in men

55
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What poses support the gonads?

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Hip Openers

Forward Folds

56
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What Chakra is the gonads related to?

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Svadhisthana - Sacral Chakra

57
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What Pranayama support the gonads?

A

Exercises that stimulate a parasympathetic response

58
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Where are the gonads located?

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Ovaries in women

Testes in men

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