Endocrine System Flashcards
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What is the pituitary gland ?
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Found in the brain works with hypothermas and growth
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The role of the hypothalamus?
A
Main control of the brain
2
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What is the thyroid ?
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Metabolism
3
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What is parathyroid ?
A
Throat -Calcium
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What is the pancreas ?
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Insulin-> blood sugar
5
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What is ADH (anti- diuretic hormone)?
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Water balance
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What is endocrine system?
A
Uses hormones (chemicals ) to send messages throughout the body .made up of glands
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What is negative feedback ?
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Corrective feedback
Body temp
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What is positive feedback ?
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Increases until stimulus are gone
Ex: birth,blood cot ,fight/flight
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What are adrenal glands ?
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Kidneys
