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1
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Where is the Pineal Gland Located

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Located in head

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What hormone is produced by the Pineal Gland

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Melatonin

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Melatonin

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Regulates Biological rhythms (Sleep).

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What type of hormone is Melatonin

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Amine Hormone

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where is the Thyroid Gland located

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lower neck

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What hormones are produced by the thyroid gland

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Thyroxine (T3 and T4) and Calcitonin

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Thyroxine

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Increases cell metabolism

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What type of hormone is Thyroxine

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Amine Hormone

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Calcitonin

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Incorporation of calcium into bone.

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10
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What type of hormone is calcitonin

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Peptide or Protein Hormone

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Where are the parathyroid glands located

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On the thyroid gland

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12
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What hormone does the parathyroid produce

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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13
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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Release of calcium from bone to be absorbed by gut and kidney.

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14
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What type of hormone is parathyroid hormone

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Peptide or protein hormone

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15
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Where is the adrenal gland located

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On top of kidney

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What are the two parts of the adrenal gland

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cortex and medulla

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17
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what part of the adrenal gland is the cortex

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Outside

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18
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what part of the adrenal gland is the medulla

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Inside

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19
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What hormones are produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

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Cortisol and Aldosterone

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20
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Cortisol

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Metabolic responses to stress

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21
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What type of hormone is cortisol?

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Steroid Hormone

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Aldosterone

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Involved in salt and water balance.

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23
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What type of hormone is aldosterone

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Steroid Hormone

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What hormones are produced by the medulla of the adrenal gland

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Epinephrine (adrenaline) and Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)

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Epinephrine (adrenaline) and Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)

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Fight or Flight

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26
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What type of hormones are epinephrine (adrenaline) and Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)

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Amine Hormones

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27
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Where are the gonads located

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between legs and lower gut

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28
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What hormone is produced by the testes

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Testosterone

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29
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Testosterone

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Development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics.

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30
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What type of hormone is testosterone

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Steroid Hormone

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31
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What hormones are produced by the ovaries

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Estrogen and Progesterone

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32
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Estrogen

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Development and maintenance of female sexual characterisctics

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33
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What type of hormone is estrogen

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steroid Hormone

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34
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Progesterone

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Supports Pregnancy

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35
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What type of hormone is progesterone

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Steroid Hormone

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36
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What is the role of the Hypothalamus

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Produces Oxytocin and Antiduretic Hormone (ADH) and sends it to the posterior pituitory

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37
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Where is the anterior pituitary gland located

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Brain

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38
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What hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland

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Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH), Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Caticotropin (ACTH), Growth Hormone (GH), Prolactin, Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone (MSH), Endorphins, and Enkephalins

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39
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Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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Activates thyroid gland.

40
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What type of hormone is Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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Peptide or protein Hormone

41
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Females- maturation of ovarian follicles. Males- Stimulates spermatogenisis.

42
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What type of hormone is Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A

Steroid Hormone

43
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Production of Estrogen and Progesterone or Testosterone.

44
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What type of hormone is Luteinizing hormone (LH)

A

Steroid Hormone

45
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Caticotropin (ACTH)

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Triggers cortisol secretion.

46
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What type of hormone is Caticotropin (ACTH)

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

47
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Growth Hormone (GH)

A

Protein synthesis and growth.

48
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What type of Hormone is Growth Hormone (GH)

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

49
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Prolactin

A

Milk Production

50
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What type of Hormone is Prolactin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

51
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Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone (MSH)

A

Stimulates Melanin Production

52
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What type of hormone is Melanocyte-Stimulationg Hormone (MSH)

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

53
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Endorphins and Enkephalins

A

Pain Control

54
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What type of hormones are Endorphins and Enkephalins

A

Peptide and Protein Hormone

55
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Where is the Posterior Pituitary Located

A

Brain

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What hormones does the Posterior Pituitary Receive and Release

A

Oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

57
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Promotes water conservation in Kidneys.

58
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What type of Hormone is Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

59
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Oxytocin

A

Feel-good hormone, contraction of uterus, stimulates flow of milk, interindividual bonding.

60
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What type of Hormone is Oxytocin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

61
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Where is the Thymus Located

A

near the sternum

62
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What hormone is produced by the Thymus

A

Thymosin

63
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What type of hormone is Thymosin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

64
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Thymosin

A

Activates T-Cells

65
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What hormones are produced by the pancreas

A

Insulin, glucagon, somatostatin

66
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Insulin

A

Stimulates cells to take up and use glucose.

67
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What type of hormone is Insulin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

68
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Glucagon

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Tells liver to release glucose.

69
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What type of hormone is glucagon

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

70
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Somatostatin

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Slows release of insulin and glucagon, digestive track functions.

71
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What hormone is produced by adipose tissue (fat)

A

Leptin

72
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Leptin

A

Regulates balance between food intake and energy use.

73
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What type of hormone is Leptin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

74
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What hormone is produced by the Right atrium

A

Atrial naturetic peptide (ANP)

75
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Atrial naturetic peptide (ANP)

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Regulates salt-water balance and blood pressure

76
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What type of hormone is Atrial naturetic peptide (ANP)

A

Peptide or protein Hormone

77
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What hormone does the kidneys produce

A

Erythropoieten (EPO)

78
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Erythropoieten (EPO)

A

Stimulates RBC production.

79
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What type of hormone is Erythropoieten (EPO)

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

80
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What hormone is produced by the stomach

A

Gastrin

81
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Gastrin

A

Tells stomach to release gastric acid

82
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What type of hormone is Gastrin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

83
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What hormones are produced by the small instestine

A

Secretin and Cholecystokinin

84
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Secretin

A

Stimulates the secretion of pancreatic fluid.

85
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What type of hormone is secretin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

86
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Cholecystokinin

A

Triggers gallbladder and pancreas to contract.

87
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What type of hormone is
Cholecystokinin

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

88
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What hormone is produced by the Skin

A

vitamin D

89
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Vitamin D

A

Absortion of calcium and phosphorus.

90
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What type of hormone is Vitamin D

A

Steroid Hormone

91
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What hormones are produced by the Liver

A

Somatomedins and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1)

92
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Somatomedins

A

Stimulates cartilage and other extra skeletal cell types and mitosis.

93
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What type of hormone are Somatomedins

A

Peptide or Protein Hormones

94
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Insulin-Like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)

A

Manages effects of Growth Hormone.

95
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What type of hormone is Insulin-Like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)

A

Peptide or Protein Hormone

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