glands and hormones Flashcards

1
Q

what gland makes epinephrine and norepinephrine

A

adrenal gland

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2
Q

responses or movements we can consciously control

A

voluntary

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3
Q

where is your thoratic region

A

chest

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4
Q

these chemicals are made from cholesterol in the adrenal glands

A

steroid

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5
Q

medical condition where body temp is abnormally low

A

hypothermia

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6
Q

reaction that occurs without thought or will

A

involuntary

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7
Q

body is too low on water content

A

dehydration

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8
Q

process of keeping a stable body temp

A

thermoregulation

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9
Q

name of feedback system that depends on input and output

A

negative

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10
Q

this hormone is produced in response to dark; helps you sleep

A

meletonan

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11
Q

a large lump in neck caused by hyperthyroidism

A

goiter

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12
Q

a person that studies glands and hormones

A

endocrinologist

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13
Q

male gonad that produces testosterone

A

teste

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14
Q

female gonad that makes the hormones estrogen and progesterone

A

ovary

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15
Q

generic term for reproductive organs

A

gonad

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16
Q

this gland is in your neck and is responsible for metabolism

A

thyroid

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17
Q

this endocrine gland is found on top of your thyroid

A

parathyroid

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18
Q

this gland makes T-cells and is found in thoratic area

A

thymus

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19
Q

what is another name for your belly region

A

abdominal

20
Q

the reactions in your body such as breakdown of food

A

metabolism

21
Q

this body system works with endocrine to regulate/control your body

A

nervous

22
Q

this word describes your bodys maintenance of stable conditions

A

homeostasis

23
Q

chemical secreted by glands that regulates the body

A

hormone

24
Q

how do our hormones get around our bodies

A

bloodstream

25
Q

the specific cell or tissue that a hormone with affect

A

target cell

26
Q

organ that secretes a hormone

A

gland

27
Q

these glands secrete hormones into tubes or outside of body

A

exocrine

28
Q

these glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

A

endocrine

29
Q

this is often called a “local hormone” as it only affects nearby cells

A

prostaglandin

30
Q

what organ is directly inferior to your adrenal gland

A

kidney

31
Q

this gland makes hormones that help your body respind to stress

A

adrenal

32
Q

which gland produces insulin

A

pancreas

33
Q

which body cavity is in your pancreas

A

abdominal

34
Q

which body cavity contains gonads

A

abdominal

35
Q

where is your pineal gland

A

your cranial cavity

36
Q

what hormone does your pineal gland secrete

A

meletonan

37
Q

where is your pituitary gland

A

base of brain/cranial
cavity)

38
Q

which gland is often called the “master gland”

A

pituitary

39
Q

which gland produces growth hormone

A

pituitary

40
Q

what does the prefix “hyper” mean in hyperthyroidism

A

beyond/excessive

41
Q

what does the prefix “hypo” mean in hypothyroidism

A

below/beneath

42
Q

what protiens cannot cross the cell membrane and needs secondary messangers

A

nonsteroid

43
Q

which acts faster: nervous or endorcrine system

A

nervous

44
Q

the pituitary has a front and back lobe. what directional terms are those

A

anterior and posterior

45
Q

medical condition where body temp is too high

A

heatstroke