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endocrine system Flashcards

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what is the endocrine system?

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collection of glands around the body which regulate bodily functions, growth and psychological factors
acts by releasing chemical messengers called hormones into the bloodstream

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what is the function and location of the pituitary gland?

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controls release of hormones from other glands
known as master gland
located in brain below the hypothalamus

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what hormones does the pituitary gland release?

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ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone - released by anterior pituitary gland
oxytocin - released by posterior pituitary gland

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what is the function and location of the hypothalamus?

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links the nervous system to the endocrine system in combination with pituitary gland
maintains homeostasis
located in brain above pituitary gland

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what hormones does the hypothalamus release?

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CRH - corticotropin-releasing hormone - during fight or flight

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what is the function and location of the pineal gland?

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modulates sleep pattern
keeps body to day-night circadian rhythm
located in brain behind the hypothalamus

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what hormone does the pineal gland release?

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melatonin

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what is the function and location of the thyroid gland?

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modulates metabolism
located in front of the neck - butterfly shaped

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what hormone does the thyroid gland release?

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thyroxine

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what is the function and location of the thymus gland?

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stimulates the development of T cells that work in the immune system helping with disease-resistance - active until puberty
located in chest

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what hormones does the thymus release?

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thymosin

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what is the function and location of the pancreas gland?

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regulates blood sugar levels
problems with regulation may lead to diabetes
located in pancreas

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what hormones does the pancreas release?

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insulin
glucagon

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what is the function and location of the adrenal glands?

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regulates biological effects of fight or flight response
increases heart rate, blood supply to muscles and sweat
located above each kidney

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what hormones does the adrenal gland release?

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adrenaline and noradrenaline - adrenal medulla
cortisol - adrenal cortex

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what is the function of the ovaries and testes?

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reproductive glands
develops secondary sexual characteristics in both males and females - appearing at puberty

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what hormones does the ovaries and testes release?

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oestrogen - ovaries
testosterone - testes

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