Endocrine System Flashcards
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Endocrine system functions
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- secretes hormones and molecules to entire body
- works closely with nervous system
- hypothalamus and pituitary gland = neuroendocrine control Center
2
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Hormone secretion
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- only certain receptors can have hormone
- key in lock
3
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Steroid hormones
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- trigger gene activation and protein synthesis
4
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Protein hormones
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- change activity of existing enzymes in target cells
- insulin works quickly when needed
5
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Adrenal gland
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- monitors blood sugar level
- lipids and protein metabolism
6
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Adrenal medulla
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- cardiac function
- raises blood sugar
- controls size of blood vessels
7
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Thyroid gland
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- regulates metabolism
- growth and development
8
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Parathyroid
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- regulates calcium levels in blood
9
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Pancreas islets
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- raises and lowers blood sugar
- carb metabolism
10
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Thymus gland
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- plays a role in immune response
11
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Pineal gland
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- daily biorhythms and sexual activity
12
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Pituitary gland
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- growth and development
13
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Hormones of hypothalamus
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- link between nervous system and endocrine system
- communicates with pituitary by secreting releasing hormones (RH) and inhibiting hormones (IH)
14
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Hormones of pituitary gland
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- master gland
- other endocrine glands
- pgs 111/112
