Nervous and Endocrine Systems Flashcards
1
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Hypothalamus
A
brain region, controls pituitary gland.
2
Q
Pituitary gland
A
secretes many hormones, some that affect other glands.
3
Q
Thyroid gland
A
metabolism
4
Q
Testis
A
secretes male sex hormones
5
Q
Parathyroids
A
help regulate calcium level in blood
6
Q
Ovary
A
secretes female sex hormones
7
Q
Adrenal glands
A
help trigger fight or flight response
8
Q
Pancreas
A
regulates level of sugar in the blood
9
Q
High levels of leptin
A
feeling of fullness(satiety)
10
Q
High levels of ghrelin
A
hunger
11
Q
Low levels of insulin
A
feeling of fullness(satiety)
12
Q
Autonomic
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controls self-regulated action of internal organs and glands
13
Q
Somatic
A
controls voluntary movement of skeletal muscles
14
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Two levels of autonomic?
A
Sympathetic(stress),
Parasympathetic(peace)
