endocrine system Flashcards
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what does it regulate (3)
growth
development
reproduction
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hat does it consist of (2)
hormones
glands
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4 glands
hypothalamus
pituitary
pineal
parathyroid
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what does: hypothalamus produce
regulatory hormones
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what does pituitary gland produce
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what does pineal gland produce
melatonin ,
maintain circadium rhythms
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what does parathyroid gland produce
PTH (para thyroid hormone)
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where are adrenal glands located
what do they secrete in which part
top of kidney
medulla: adrenaline + noradrenaline
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what do pancreatic islets do
control blood sugar levels
insulin, glucagon
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