ENDOCRINE system (vs nervous system) Flashcards

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What does the THYROID GLAND produce?

A

THYROXINE

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2
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What is the PITUITARY GLAND?

A

The master gland at the base of the brain

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3
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What does the PANCREAS produce?

A

INSULIN (and glucogen)

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4
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What do the KIDNEYS do?

A

regulate WATER and remove UREA

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5
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What do the TESTES produce?

A

TESTOSTERONE

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What do the OVARIES produce?

A

OESTROGEN

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What does the ADRENAL GLAND produce?

A

ADRENALINE

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What does the ENDOCRINE system do?

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Secretes hormones through glands that enter directly into the blood system.

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9
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Are hormones CHEMICAL+INVOLUNTARY or ELECTRICAL+VOLUNTARY

A

CHEMICAL+INVOLUTARY

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10
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Out of the nervous system and the endocrine system, what has the FASTER response?

A

NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Out of the nervous system and the endocrine system, what uses the blood stream to send messages?

A

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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12
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Out of the nervous system and the endocrine system, what maintains homeostasis?

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NERVOUS system + ENDOCRINE system

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13
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Out of the nervous system and the endocrine system, what includes the pituitary gland, kidneys, thyroid, pancreas, ovaries/testes, and adrenal gland?

A

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Out of the nervous system and the endocrine system, what reacts to stimuli?

A

NERVOUS system + ENDOCRINE system

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Out of the nervous system and the endocrine system, uses electrical impulse signals?

A

NERVOUS SYSTEM

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