SCIENCE(1) Flashcards

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1
Q

is composed of glands that secrete different types of
hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and
function of our body.

A

Endocrine System

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are chemical
messengers that are secreted directly into the blood,
which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to
exert their functions.

A

Hormones

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2
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also produces, releases
hormones which start or stop the production of hormones throughout the body

A

Hypothalamus

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2
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portion or part of the brain that maintains the homeostasis

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Hypothalamus

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3
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Pituitary gland (Posterior)
Hormones Released

A

vasopressin

Oxytocin

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3
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Pituitary gland (Anterior)
Hormones Released

A

Growth Hormone (GH)

Prolactin

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Thyroid gland (Below the voice box)

A

Thyroxine (T4)

Triiodothyronine (T3)

Calcitonin

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5
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Parathyroid (In the neck)

A

Parathormone

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Thymus gland (In front of the heart)

A

Thymosin

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Adrenal medulla (On top of the kidneys)

A

Adrenaline

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Pancreas (between the kidneys)

A

Insulin

Glucagon

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Pineal Gland (Located near thalamus of the brain)

A

Melatonin

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10
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Testes (Lower abdomen)

A

Testosterone

Androgen

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Ovaries (Lower abdomen)

A

Estrogen

Progesterone

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12
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is a disease that happens when the mineral density of the bone is reduced making it brittle and
porous.

A

Osteoporosis

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13
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is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.

14
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is a disorder that happens during childhood when there is abnormal increase in height.

15
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Is a condition wherein the production of growth hormones in the pituitary gland is unsufficient

16
Q

the internal and external environments of the cells constantly change, the
body adjusts to maintain homeostasis.

A

homeostatic regulation

17
Q

stimulates of growth of bones and tissues

A

Growth Hormone(GH)

18
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Stimulates milk production in
women

19
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Control’s sexual function and production of the sex hormones

A

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Follicle stimulating Hormones (FSH)

20
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Controls water loss in kidneys

A

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

21
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Considered as a love hormone/love drug. it also stimulates milk production and contraction of the uterus during childbirth

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Both regulates body metabolism
Thyroxine (T4) Triiodothyronine (T3)
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Deceases the rate of calcium deposition in the body.
Calcitonin
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Increases the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth
Parathormone
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Enables the body to produce certain antibodies or stimulates production of T-cells against infection.
Thymosin
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Prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency
Adrenaline
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Reduces blood sugar levels by regulating cell uptake
Insulin
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Increases blood sugar levels
Glucagon
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Sleep cycle
Melatonin
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Regulates the maturation of the male reproductive organs; influences sperm production
Testosterone
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Promotes the development sex characteristics.
Androgen
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Necessary for the development of the female secondary sex characteristics, including the enlargement of breasts and hips and development of egg cells.
Estrogen
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Prepares the lining of the uterus for the implantation of fertilized egg.
Progesterone