Extra Notes On Packet Ch 10 Flashcards
1
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Negatively affects almost every system in the body
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Diabetes mellitus
2
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Can cause mental retardation if developed in infancy
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Hypothyroidism
3
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ACTH controls the secretion of
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Cortisol
4
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Produces oxytocin and ADH
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Posterior pituitary
5
Q
Controls the pituitary gland (part of brain)
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Hypothalamus
6
Q
Also known as the master gland , base of the brain
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Pituitary
7
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Condition caused by underproduction of ADH hormone due to non cancerous pituitary tumors
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Diabetes insupidus
8
Q
Helps to regulate cell metabolism and growth
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Thyroid
9
Q
Increases blood calcium levels
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Parathyroid
10
Q
Helps white cells to mature
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Thymus gland
11
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Thought to help cause drowsiness and sleep
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Pineal gland
12
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Regulates blood sugar
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Pancreas
13
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Produces testosterone
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Testes
14
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Produces estrogen and progesterone
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Ovaries
