ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards

1
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its about maintaining equilibrium for internal and external forces

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Homeostasis

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2
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this system regulates short-term and long-term activities by sending hormones throughout the body.

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Endocrine system

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3
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these are organic substances released by the glands of the endocrine system directly to the bloodstream.

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Hormones

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4
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this Endocrine Gland stimulate growth, and controls the functions of other glands

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Pituitary gland
(Oxytocin, Growth, Hormones, Prolactin, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Antidiuretic, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

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5
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It regulate body metabolism, and storage of calcium in bones

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Thyroid (Thyroid)

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6
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control the calcium levels in your body, and normalize bone growth

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Parathyroid (Parathormone)

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7
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enable the body to produce T cells before puberty

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Thymus (Thymosin)

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8
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It effects the metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure, stress reaction

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Adrenal (Adrenaline)

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9
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It regulates blood sugar levels

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Pancreas (Insulin, Glucagon)

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10
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Control maturation of sperm and development of the secondary male sexual characteristics

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Testes (Testosterone)

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11
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regulates the biological clock in some animals

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Pineal (Melatonin)

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12
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Influence development of the secondary female sexual characteristics and maturation of the egg cells and ovulation

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Ovaries (Estrogen, Progesterone)

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13
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It is a phase in the menstrual cycle when your ovary releases an egg to be fertilized

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Ovulation

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