hormones Flashcards

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1
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endocrine glands

A

groups of cells specialized to secrete hormones

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2
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hormones

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chemical messengers

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3
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how can glands be stimulated?

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electrical impulses

change of concentration of a specific substance

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4
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target cell

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cells with receptors for a certain hormone

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5
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target tissue

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contains target cells

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6
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stimulus to response

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stimulus –> receptors –> hormones secreted –> effectors –> response

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7
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endocrine system

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glands that produce hormones in animals

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8
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why do endocrines have a good blood supply?

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they need to release hormones into blood quickly

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9
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adrenaline source role effect

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source: adrenal gland
role: readies body for fight or flight response
effect: increases heart and breathing rate; increase muscle blood flow

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10
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verengen (von Blutgefäßen)

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to constrict

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11
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where are adrenal glands found

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above kidneys

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12
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hormones secreted by cortex and cause

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steroid hormones

  • breakdown of proteins and fat into glucose
  • increasing blood volume and pressure
  • suppressing of immune system
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13
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hormones secreted by medulla and cause

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catecholamine hormones

  • increase in heart and breathing rate
  • glycogen –> glucose
  • constricting blood vessels
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14
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steroid hormones

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cortisol & aldosterone

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15
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catecholamine hormones

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adrenalin & noradrenaline

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16
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alpha cells

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secrete glucagon

17
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beta cells

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secrete insulin

18
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thyroid gland

A

thyroxin (Schilddrüse)

19
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thyroid gland

A

thyroxin Schilddrüse

20
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ovaries

A

Eierstöcke oestrogen

21
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testes

A

Hoden testosteron

22
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testes

A

Hoden testosteron

23
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thyroxin

A

controls the speed at which oxygen and food products react to release energy for the body to use

24
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oestrogen

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repairing and thickening of uterus lining

25
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progesterone

A

maintains lining and prepares for pregnancy

26
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FSH

A

follicle stimulating hormone

maturation of an egg in a follicle in the ovary

27
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LH

A

luteinising hormone

stimulates release of egg

28
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Verhütungsmittel

A

contraceptives

29
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Injections of oestrogen into the body as a contraceptive inhibits what and where

A

inhibits Release of FSH in the pituitary gland

30
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another name for ADH

A

vasopressin

31
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What is the role of the brain in blood glucose regulation?

A

none, the pancreas detects an increase/ decrease in the blood glucose level and reacts accordingly