HESI Anatomy Glands Flashcards
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Adrenal cortex Part.1
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Hormone: Cortisol
Action: Metabolism, anti-inflammatory, stress
2
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Adrenal cortex Part.2
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Hormone:Aldosterone
Action: Regulation of electrolytes
3
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Pancreas Part.1
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Hormone: Insulin
Action: Lowers blood sugar via glycolysis and glycogenesis
3
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Pancreas Part.2
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Hormone: Glucagon
Actions: Increases blood sugar via gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
4
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Thyroid gland
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Hormone: Thyroid hormone
Action:Metabolism, growth, and development
5
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Parathyroid gland
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Hormone: Parathyroid hormone
Action:Calcium homeostasis
6
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Gonads Part. 1
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Hormone: Estrogen
Actions: Secondary sex characteristics
7
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Gonad Part. 2
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Hormone: Testosterone
Action: Secondary sex characteristics