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Lab for Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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Secreted by thyroid follicles

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Thyroxine

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2
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Decreases blood calcium levels by causing its deposition on bone

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Calcitonin

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3
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Antagonistic to parathyroid hormone

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Calcitonin

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4
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Stimulate the kidneys and intestine to absorb more calcium

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Parathyroid Hormone

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5
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Conversion of T4 at target tissues

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Triiodothyronine

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6
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Produced by C (parafollicular cells)

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Calcitonin

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7
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Raises calcium levels in the blood

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Parathyroid Hormone

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8
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Tiny masses on the posterior of the thyroid

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Parathyroid Gland

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9
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Consists of two lobes and a connecting isthmus

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Thyroid Gland

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10
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Stimulate osteoclast to remove calcium from the bone

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Parathyroid Hormone

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11
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These two similar hormones are being produced by Adrenal Medulla.

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Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

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12
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These hormones prepare the body to deal with short-term stress.

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Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

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13
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The adrenal cortex produces male sex hormones.

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Androgens

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14
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Its function is for the resorption of water and maintaining electrolytes.

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Mineralocorticoids

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15
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Cortisone and cortisol.

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Glucocorticoids

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16
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Produced by Zona Fasciculata.

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Glucocorticoids

17
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Produced by Zona Reticulata

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Androgens

18
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Produced by Zona Glomerulosa

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Mineralocorticoids

19
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Allows glucose to cross the plasma membrane.

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Glucose transporter

20
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Maintains balance between Insulin and Glucagon.

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Somatostatin

21
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Allows glucose to enter the blood

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Insulin

22
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Alpha cells secretes

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Glucagon

23
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Beta Cells secrete

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Insulin

24
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Delta Cells secrete

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Somatostatin

25
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Inhibits the production of gastrin.

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Somatostatin

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