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Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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responsible for the production of hormones`

A

endocrine system

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2
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It is the system that consists of glands
that produce hormones to control the
body’s normal functioning.

A

endocrine system

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3
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this is released in order to communicate with other organ

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hormone

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4
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chemical messenger of the body that controls the function of the organs

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hormone

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5
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found in the base of the brain that triggers the master gland

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hypothalamus

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6
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it produces hormones that turn on or off the endocrine glands

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hypothalamus

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7
Q

It is the link between the
nervous and endocrine system.

A

hypothalamus

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8
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this is both present in nervous system and endocrine system

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hypothalamus

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9
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known as the master gland

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pituitary gland

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10
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other glands should have the permission of this gland first

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pituitary gland

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11
Q

why is pituitary gland known as the master gland

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hypothalamus can only reach pituitary gland while pituitary gland can reach all other glands

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12
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It is a pea-sized gland found in the center of the skull, right behind the bridge of the nose
and below the hypothalamus of the brain.

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pituitary gland

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13
Q

Stimulates the adrenal glands to
produce related steroid hormones

A

Adrenocorticotropin hormone
(ACTH)

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14
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Stimulates the growth of bones
and tissues

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Growth hormone (GH)

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15
Q

Regulates melanin production

A

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH)

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16
Q

Stimulates the thyroid gland to
produce thyroid hormone

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Thyroid- stimulating hormone
(TSH)

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17
Q

Controls the sexual function and
production of the sex hormones,
estrogen and progesterone in
females, or testosterone in males

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
and Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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18
Q

Stimulates milk production in
women

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Prolactin

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19
Q

Controls water loss in the kidneys

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Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)

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20
Q

Stimulates milk production and
contraction of the uterus during
childbirth.

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Oxytocin

21
Q

what part of pituitary:
Adrenocorticotropin

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Anterior(front)

22
Q

what part of pituitary:
Antidiuretic hormone

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posterior(back)

23
Q

what part of pituitary:
Oxytocin

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posterior (back)

24
Q

help in maintaining a normal heart rate, blood pressure, muscle
tone, and reproductive functions.

A

Thyroid hormones

25
Q

contain the element iodine that regulates metabolism and plays a crucial role
in development and maturation.

A

T3 and T4

26
Q

lowers the blood calcium level in the body.

A

Calcitonin

27
Q

is a
mineral that keeps the nerves and muscles working properly.

A

Calcium

28
Q

four tiny glands embedded in the surface of the thyroid.

A

parathyroid glands

29
Q

These glands release the parathyroid hormone which together with calcitonin regulates the
bold calcium levels in the body.

A

parathyroid hormone

30
Q

responsible for the development of the defense system of our body against
disease-causing organisms.

A

thymus

31
Q

It is found just behind the breastbone.

A

thymus

32
Q

adrenal means

A

“above kidney”

33
Q

it produces adrenaline

A

adrenal

34
Q

hormone for emotional and physical stress of for emergency fight or flight situations

A

adrenaline

35
Q

part of emergency action team

A

adrenaline

36
Q

produces insulin and glucagon

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pancreas

37
Q

controls the blood sugar level when it is too high

A

insulin

38
Q

controls the blood sugar level when it is too low

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glucagon

39
Q

speeding up the conversion of glycogen to
sugar in the liver.

A

Glucagon,

40
Q

helping
the cells absorb the sugar and use it for energy.

A

Insulin

41
Q

The human reproductive organs are collectively called:

A

gonads

42
Q

The reproductive gland in females are ________, while __________ in males.

A

ovaries and testes

43
Q

produces sex hormones responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics that
develop at the start of our teenage years

A

ovaries and testes (gonads)

44
Q

produces melatonin

A

pineal gland

45
Q

the sleeping hormone of the body

A

melatonin

46
Q

produces hormone to make up of what is missing

A

positive feedback mechanism

47
Q

the body will stop producing hormones because it is now balance

A

negative feedback mechanism

48
Q

these reacts to the changes in the body

A

negative and positive feedback mechanism

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