Endocrine System Ch 18 Flashcards

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1
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signaling molecules in the endocrine system are called

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hormones

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2
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hormones are released by glands into the

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bloodstream

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3
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the endocrine system can affect

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all tissue

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4
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helping regulate, control growth and development, regulate operation of reproductive system, help establish circadian rhythms are all functions of

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hormones

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5
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tissue that contain target cells are called

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target organs

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6
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endocrine glands don’t have

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ducts

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7
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hormones that target other endocrine glands

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tropic

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8
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hormones that target reproductive tissue

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sex hormones

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9
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hormones that stimulate anabolism of their target cells

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anabolic hormones

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10
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are T3, T4, and nitric oxide hormones hydrophilic or hydrophobic

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hydrophobic

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are epinephrine, norepinephrine, antidiuretic, oxytocin, insulin, and growth hormone hydrophilic or hydrophobic

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hydrophilic

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12
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steroid hormones are manufactured from

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cholesterol

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13
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cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are all examples of

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steroid hormones

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14
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proteins, glycoproteins, peptide hormones, and amino acid derivative hormones are examples of

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nonsteroid hormones

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15
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insulin and parathyroid hormones are examples of

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proteins (nonsteroid hormones)

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16
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luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are examples of

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glycoproteins (nonsteroid hormones)

17
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oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones are examples of

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peptide hormones (nonsteroid hormones)

18
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epinephrine, norepinephrine, T3, T4, and lipid soluble hormones are examples of

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amino acid derivative hormones (nonsteroid hormones)