Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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Define an endocrine gland

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Secrete hormones into the bloodstream

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2
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Define an exocrine gland

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Secrete Enzymes into organs or cavity via a duct

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3
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Sudoriferous glands

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Exocrine hormone
Produces sweat to cool the body

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4
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Sebaceous gland

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Exocrine gland
Secretes oil (sebum)
To lubricate the skin

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5
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Salivary Glands

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Exocrine gland
Produces saliva
Digestive lubricant and helps to digest carbohydrates

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6
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Pancreas

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98 %Exocrine gland & 2% endocrine

Produces insulin, glucagon, & pancreatic enzymes

Insulin : decrease sugar
Glucagon: increase sugar
Pancreatic enzyme : aids in digestion

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7
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Liver

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Exocrine gland

Produces bile

Which emulsifies lipids from food ( breaks down fat)

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8
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Pituitary gland

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Endocrine system
(MASTER GLAND)

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9
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Pineal Gland

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Endocrine system

Produces melatonin

Controls the sleep cycle

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10
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Thyroid Gland

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Endocrine system

Secretes : Thyroxine, Triodothryinine, and Calcitonin

Thyroxine & Triodothryinine regulate energy and metabolism

Calcintonin decreasees movement of calcium & phosphate in bones

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Parathyroid Glands

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Endocrine system

Produce the parathyroid hormone

Increases movement and regulate calcium in blood and the skeletal system

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12
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Adrenal Glands

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Endocrine system

Produces: adrenaline , noadrenaline , & corticosteroids

Adrenaline and noadrenaline dilate the bronchial tree during stressful movements

Corticosteroids regulates, vitals and reduce inflammation

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13
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Testes

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Endocrine system

Produces testosterone

Development of secondary sex characteristic

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14
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Ovaries

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Endocrine system

Produces: Estrogen & Progesterone

Estrogen is the secondary sex characteristic that increases endometrial lining of the uterus

Progesterone stimulates mammary gland during menstrual cycle

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15
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steroids

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Endocrine system

Enters the cells cytoplasm and binds to receptor molecules to create new proteins

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16
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Peptides

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Endocrine system

Does not enter the cytoplasm but binds to receptor molecules on cell membrane to cause a chemical reaction

17
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Thyroid Stimulating hormone (TSH)

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From pituitary gland
Endocrine

stimulates thyroid to make its hormones

*you don’t want a high TSH

18
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Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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From the pituitary gland
Endocrine

Stimulates skin to produce melanin

19
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Growth Hormone (GH)

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From Pituitary gland
Endocrine

Controls skeletal growth and development

20
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Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)

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From Pituitary gland
Endocrine

Stimulates adrenal glands

21
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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From pituitary gland
Endocrine

Decreases urine output

22
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Oxytocin

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Part of the pituitary gland
Endocrine

Causes uterine contractions & emotional bonding

23
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Prolactin

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From the pituitary gland
Endocrine

Stimulates mammary glands (alveoli) to produce milk

24
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Gonadotropic Hormones (GH)
-Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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From the pituitary gland
Endocrine

Stimulates ovaries/testes to make sex hormones

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