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Function Of The Endocrine System: Glands And Hormones Flashcards

1
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Messages can be passed through the brain by neurotransmitters but they can also be passed through the body through hormones via…

A

The endocrine system

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The endocrine system provides a chemical system of communication within the bloodstream to…

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Regulate the activity of cells and organs in the body

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Is the endocrine system slower or faster than the nervous system?

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Slower

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TRUE OR FALSE:
The endocrine systems effects are more widespread and powerful than the nervous system

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TRUE

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5
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The chemical messages in the endocrine system are…

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Hormones

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What are hormones released by?

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The glands within the endocrine system

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Why are hormones released in the glands of the endocrine system?

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To regulate many bodily functions

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8
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A gland is an organ that secretes/ releases what?

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Hormones that control and regulate functions in the body

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What is the pituitary gland also known as?

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The master gland

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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It secretes many different hormones that control the functions of other glands

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What are examples of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?

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In the ovaries and the tested

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12
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What gland is in the ovaries?

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Anterior pituitary gland

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13
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What does the anterior pituitary gland release?

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LH and FSH

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What do LH and FSH encourage?

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The ovaries to release oestrogen and progesterone

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What do oestrogen and progesterone regulate and prepare the body for?

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The female menstrual cycle and prepares the body for reproduction

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16
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What gland is found in the testes?

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Anterior pituitary gland

17
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What does the anterior pituitary gland in males release?

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LH and FSH

18
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What does LH and FSH encourage the release of in males testicles?

A

Testosterone

19
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What is testosterone involved in?

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Creating male characteristics and the production of sperm

20
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What does the pineal gland secrete?

A

Mention

21
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Where is melatonin found?

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The pineal gland

22
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What is melatonin involved in?

A

Regulating the sleep wake cycle by making the person feel tired and therefore ready to sleep

23
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What does the adrenal gland release?

A

Adrenaline

24
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What does adrenaline cause?

A

Psychological changes involved in fight or flight responses such as increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning

25
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How many glands should you know? And what about them?

A

At least 2
Which hormone they release
What the hormone does within the body

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