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endocrine system (practicum 1) Flashcards

1
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what are some hormones that the hypothalamus secrete?

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ADH, oxytocin, TRH

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what is the function of the hypothalamus?

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secretes releasing & inhibiting hormones that control anterior pituitary gland

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3
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what hormone does the pineal gland secrete?

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melatonin

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4
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what is the function of the pineal gland?

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regulates circadian rhythms

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5
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the pancreas secretes what hormones?

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insulin & glucagon

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what is the function of the pancreas?

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regulation of glucose levels & metabolism

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7
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the thyroid gland secretes what hormones?

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> follicular cells secrete T3 & T4

> parafollicular cells secrete calcitonin

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what is the function of the thyroid gland?

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regulates metabolism & calcium levels

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9
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what hormones do the ovaries secrete?

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estrogen & progesterone

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10
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what hormone do the testes secrete?

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testosterone

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11
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what is the function of the testes?

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producing sperm

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12
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what is the function of the ovaries?

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producing eggs

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13
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what is the primary effect of the thyroid hormone?

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promote heat by generating metabolic rate

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14
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what is a control group?

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group that allows comparison to experimental group; no experimental factor

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what is a experimental group?

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group that receives experimental factor

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16
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what is a respirometer?

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structure that measures oxygen consumption

17
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what is normoglycemia?

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normal blood glucose level

18
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what is hyperglycemia?

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high blood glucose level

19
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what is hypoglycemia?

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low blood glucose level

20
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how can low body temperature be regulated?

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by increase of metabolic rate by shivering

21
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what is hypothyroidism?

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low level of thyroid hormone leading to low body temp.

22
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what is PTU?

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propylthiouracil, blocks thyroid hormone production

23
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what does the adrenal glands: cortex secrete?

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corticosteriods & androgens

24
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what does the adrenal glands: medulla secrete?

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epinepherine & norepinepherine

25
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what is the function of the adrenal glands: cortex?

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regulates sodium & helps prepares for action

26
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what is the function of teh adrenal glands: medulla?

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prepares for IMMEDIATE action

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