Endocrine system part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

This gland is located at the top of the kidneys

A

Adrenal gland

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2
Q

Adrenal gland secretes ______ to regulate metabolism, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

A

Cortisol

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3
Q

Cortisol also regulates and controls osmotic processes that are needed in the body like ______ and ____

A

Water and Salt

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4
Q

Adrenal gland also produces _____ and _____ which triggers release during anger, stress, pain , excitement

A

-Epinephrine
-Noradrenaline

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5
Q

Pancreas also produces _______ which controls the storage of sugar in the liver and sugar breakdown in tissues

A

Insulin

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5
Q

Pancreas produces ______ that converts glycogen into glucose

A

Glucagon

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5
Q

Such gland is commonly found in the male and female reproductive system which is responsible in the sexual development of the 2 genders

A

Gonads

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6
Q

This gland contains the ISLET OF LANGERHANS

A

Pancreas

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