science

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provides one of the means by which organ systems communicate and it produces hormones that affect growth, development, and homeostasis.

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Endocrine system

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is an organ whose cells secrete materials to be brought to the different regions of the body. Sometimes via tubelike structures called ducts.

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gland

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are ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into either the bloodstream or the fluid around the cells (extracellular fluid)

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endocrine glands

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a cell can only interact with?

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a specific membrane receptor

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The endocrine system coordinates all the body’s sources of hormones.

May control:

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Cell division
Cell death
Sexual development
Body temperature
Alertness
Salt levels

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to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the glucose concentration in the blood.

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the endocrine function

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is to produce digestive enzymes and deliver them to the small intestine through the pancreatic duct

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exocrine function

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The chemical signals made by the endocrine system are called

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hormones

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is maintained and regulated through feedback mechanism.

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Hormone regulation

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detect and adjust the amount of hormones circulating in the blood or the amount of chemicals produced by an initial hormone action.

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Feedback mechanisms

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an increased hormone secretion is enhanced to produce even more hormones.

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Positive feedback mechanism

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A negative feedback counteracts the production of more hormones. It decreases the deviation of the hormone level from the normal value.

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Negative feedback mechanishm

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makes hormones that control the pituitary gland. In addition, it makes hormones that are stored in the pituitary gland.

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Hypothalamus

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What is the another name for pituitary gland

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hypothesis

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hormones that gets released when we are stressed

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cortisol

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is involved in digestive, endocrine and exocrine system

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pancreas

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Pituitary gland is considered as

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the master gland

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Also known as the butterfly gland

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Thyroid

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A type of white blood cell that the thymus produces

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t - cell ( telemphocites)

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Adrenal means?

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Above the kidney

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releases melatonin, which is involved in rhythmic activities, such as daily sleep-wake cycles.

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Pineal gland

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produces hormones that regulate many of the other endocrine glands.

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Pituitary gland

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produces thyroxine,

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Thyroid

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hormone that regulates metabolism

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thyroxine

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regulate the level of calcium in the blood.

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Parathyroid glands

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produces insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of glucose in the blood.

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Pancreas

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releases thymosin, which stimulates Tcell development

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Thymus

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produce estrogen and progesterone.

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Ovaries

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s required for the development of secondary sex characteristics and for the development of eggs.

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Estrogen

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prepares the uterus for a fertilized egg.

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Progesterone

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produce testosterone, which is responsible for sperm production and the development of male secondary sex characteristics

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testis (testes)

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release epinephrine and norepinephrine, which help the body deal with stress.

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Adrenal glands

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Located at the base of the brain and attached to pituitary gland.

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Hypothalamus

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Link between nervous system and the endocrine system. | Controls pituitary secretions.

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Hypothalamus

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Controls sensation and hormone levels in the body.

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Hypothalamus

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This gland is a part of the brain that consists of neurosecretory cells.

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Hypothalamus

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secretes various releasing hormones like gonadotropin-releasing hormones, growth hormone-releasing hormones.

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hypothalamus

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Stimulates kidneys to keep water

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Antidiuretic (ADH)

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are also released (hormones responsible for reducing feeling of pain)

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endorphins

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Stimulates milk production in women

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Prolactin

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What is T3

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triiodothyronine

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What is t4

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thyroxine

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An excess of T3 and T4 in the blood can lead to a condition known as

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hyperthyroidism

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hormone that lowers the blood calcium levef in the body.

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calcitonin

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It is responsible for the development of the defense system of the body against disease causing organisms.

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Thymus

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rests on the heart and functions as a "schoolhouse" for immune cells

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thymus

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pancreas produce two types of hormones; | I

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insulin and glucagon

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keeps the level of blood sugar under normal condition.

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insulin

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increases the level of sugar in the body by speeding up glycogen conversion in the liver.

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glucagon

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produces hormones that controls sex

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adrenal cortex

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located near the thalamus of the brain, where the two halves of the brain join.

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Pineal gland

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melatonin has two primary functions in humans—

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to help control your circadian (or biological) rhythm and regulate certain reproductive hormones.

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is a 24-hour biological cycle characterized by sleep-wake patterns.

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circadian rhythm