the endocrine Flashcards
1
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hormone definition
A
chemical messages secreted by the endocrine system and have an effect on specific organs. they’re transported through the bloodstream
2
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thyroid gland (both)
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- produces thyroxine
- motabolism control
3
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oestrogen (mainly females)
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- main sex hormone in females
- development of secondary sexual characteristics in females
- controls the menstrual cycle
- ovaries
4
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progesterone (females)
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- maintains pregnancy
- maintains the uterus lining to cushion fertilised egg and allow it to develop.
5
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the pancreas (both)
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- produces hormones to regulate the bloods glucose levels + digestive enzymes. eg: pancreatic amylase and lipase.
6
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pituitary gland (both)
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- the master gland
- situated at the base of the brain
7
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adrenal gland (both)
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- produce adrenaline
- fight or flight response
- increases heart rate and breathing
8
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testes
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- produce testosterone
- male sex hormone
- puberty
- development of characteristics in males
