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Endocrine System Fill in the Blank Flashcards

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1
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The endocrine system secretes hormones directly into the

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bloodstream

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2
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helps to maintain

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homeostasis

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3
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___________ glands release secretions into duct that carries them into other areas/outside of body
ex: sweat glands, pancreatic secretions for digestion

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exocrine glands

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4
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___________ gland releases hormone directly into bloodstream
have no ducts (ductless glands)
ex: thyroid or pancreas

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endocrine glands

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5
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there is one of these type of glands located on top of each kidney

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adrenal glands

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6
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the 2 sections of the adrenal glands are

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adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

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7
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the adrenal ________ contains corticosteroids

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cortex

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8
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the adrenal __________ secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine

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medulla

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9
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Only organ that has both exocrine and endocrine functions

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Pancreas

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10
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the exocrine portion of the pancreas releases _________ enzymes that are released through the ________

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digestive; duodenum

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11
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the endocrine portion of the pancreas has _______ of _________ that produce insulin and glucagon

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Islets of Langerhans

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12
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Insulin is produced by ________ cells

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BETA

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13
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Glucagon is produced by _______ cells

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ALPHA

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14
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_____ stimulates cells to take in glucose form bloodstream, lowers blood sugar level, occurs after eating a carb contained meal

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Insulin

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_________ stimulates liver to release stored glucose into bloodstream, raises blood sugar levels, occurs when we need more glucose

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glucagon

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16
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Parathyroid hormones regulates

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calcium level in bloodstream

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17
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if calcium gets too low ____________ hormone rises in blood, stimulates __________, releases more _______ into bloodstream

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-parathyroid
-bone breakdown
-calcium

18
Q

the ________ gland secretes melatonin

A

pineal

19
Q

pineal gland is part of ___________ region of brain

A

thalamus

20
Q

pineal gland plays a role in __________ rhythms

A

circadian

21
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the __________ gland divides into anterior and posterior lobes

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pituitary

22
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pituitary gland is regulated by the

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hypothalamus

23
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the pituitary gland can also be called the

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master gland

24
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the anterior pituitary secretes 7 hormones. they are (FLAT PeG)

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  1. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  2. luteinizing hormone (LH)
  3. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  4. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  5. prolactin
    6.endorphins
    7.growth hormone (GH)
25
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growth hormone is also called

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somatotropin

26
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somatotropin stimulates

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cell growth and divide

27
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prolactin stimulates

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milk production in breast

28
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Melanocytes-stimulating hormone stimulates

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melanocytes to produce more melanin

29
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thyroid-stimulating hormone regulates

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function of thyroid gland

30
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Adrenocorticotropin hormone regulates

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function of adrenal cortex

31
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follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for development of ___________ and stimulates ovaries to secrete _____

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development of ova and sperm; estrogen

32
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luteinizing hormone stimulates ______ __ ___________ and plays a role in ______ _____ _________

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secretion of sex hormones; releasing ova in females

33
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Posterior pituitary has 2 hormones. they are

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Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

34
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antodiuretic is also called ________ and promotes _____ _______ by the ______ ________

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vasopressin; promotes water reabsorption by the kidney tubules

35
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oxytocin stimulates

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uterine contraction during labor and delivery

36
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after birth, oxytocin stimulates

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release of milk from breast

37
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thyroid gland is located on

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either side of trachea

38
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there are 2 thyroid hormones. they are

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thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)

39
Q

T3 needs ______ to make hormones

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iodine

40
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hormones in T3 regulate ______ ______ and adjust _____ _______

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-energy production
-metabolic rate

41
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if calcium levels rise too high 3 things happen
1. _______ levels in blood increase
2. increase deposition of calcium into ____
3. decrease levels of calcium in __________

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  1. calcitonin
  2. bone
  3. bloodstream

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