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Module 6: Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH) target

A

collecting ducts of the kidneys

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH) action

A

reabsorption of water

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3
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oxytocin target

A

uterus and breast

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4
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oxytocin action

A

uterus contraction during childbirth and milk release during nursing

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5
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growth hormone (GH) target

A

all body cells

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6
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growth hormone (GH) action

A

growth of body (height)
promotion of cell division
protein synthesis
bone growth

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7
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prolactin target

A

mammary glands

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8
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prolactin action

A

milk development in breasts during pregnancy/childbirth

carb/fat metabolism

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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) target

A

skin cells

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10
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) action

A

increase melanin synthesis

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11
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) target

A

thyroid

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12
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) action

A

produce T3 and T4

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13
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) target

A

adrenal cortex

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14
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adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) action

A

produces cortisol

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15
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gonadotropic hormones (LH, FSH) target

A

gonads (testes, ovaries)

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16
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gonadotropic hormones (LH, FSH) action

A

control hormonal secretions of testes/ovaries

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17
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T3 (thyroxin) and T4 target

A

most tissues

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18
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T3/T4 action

A

metabolic rate

growth and development

19
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calcitonin target

A

bone cells

20
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calcitonin action

A

decrease blood calcium

increase calcium storage in bone

21
Q

parathyroid hormone (PTH) target

A

bone cells

22
Q

parathryoid hormone (PTH) action

A

increase calcium in plasma
decrease calcium in bone
vitamin D activation

23
Q

cortisol target

A

most cells

24
Q

cortisol action

A

metabolism/stress management
hydrolysis of muscle protein
raises blood glucose level
reduces inflammation

25
Q

aldosterone target

A

kidney

26
Q

aldosterone action

A

absorption of sodium

excretion of potassium

27
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melatonin target

A

various tissues

28
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melatonin action

A

circadian rhythm

reproduction

29
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insulin : alpha or beta cells?

A

beta

30
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insulin target

A

muscle and liver

31
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insulin action

A

lowers blood glucose level

32
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glucagon : alpha or beta cells

A

alpha

33
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glucagon target

A

liver

34
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glucagon action

A

elevates blood glucose level

35
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erythropoietin target

A

bone marrow

36
Q

erythropoietin action

A

increases red blood cell release

37
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testosterone target

A

reproductive organs

38
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testosterone action

A

reproductive development
maturation of sperm
body hair growth

39
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estrogen/progesterone target

A

uterus/vagina

40
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estrogen/progesterone action

A

maturation of ovaries

female body hair/fat distribution

41
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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) target

A

ovaries/testes

42
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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) action

A

ovarian follicle growth

estrogen secretion

43
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luteinizing hormone (LH) target

A

ovaries/testes

44
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luteinizing hormone (LH) action

A

ovulation
luteinization of follicle
testosterone and progesterone secretion

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