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The Endocrine System Flashcards

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Type of glands secretes hormones into specific ducts (outside the bloodstream)

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Exocrine glands

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Type of glands secretes its hormones directly into the bloodstream (not into ducts)

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Endocrine glands

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Hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands to help in raising blood calcium levels

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PTH
(Parathyroid Hormone)

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Hormone released from the anterior pituitary glands to aid in production of gametes (ova and sperm cells).

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FSH (Folliclestimulating Hormone)

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Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to aid in increasing progesterone levels and stimulation of oocyte maturation

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LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

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Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to aid in milk production

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PRL/LTH
(Prolactin/Lacto genic Hormone

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Homone released by the anterior pituitary gland to control the production of another hormone called cortisol (from the adrenal cortex) which plays a role in response to stress.

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ACTH
(Adrenocortico tropic Hormone)

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Hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland for stimulating growth

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GH
(Growth Hormone or somatotropic hormone)

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Hormon responsible for production of melanin pigment (provide pigmentation to hair , skin and eyes).

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MSH
(Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone)

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Hormone Secreted by the adrenal cortex of adrenal glands and regulates sodium reabsorption (↑) and potassium excretion (↑) by the kidneys

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ALD (Aldosterone)

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Hormone Synthesized in hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland to aid in uterine contractions (during labor) and lactation

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OXT (Oxytocin)

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Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland to stimulate growth, (consisted of 3 iodine molecules)

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T3
(Triiodothyronine)

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Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland and helps in regulating body metabolism (consisted of 4 iodine molecules)

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T4 (thyroxine)

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Thyr(o), thyroid(o)

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Thyroid gland

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Adren(o), adrenal(o)

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Adrenal glands

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Gluc(o)

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Glucose

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Glyc(o)

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Relating to sugars (as glycogen) or to glycine.

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Pancreat(o)

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Pancreas

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Gonad(o)

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Gonads (sex glands) غدد جنسية

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Aden(o)

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Gland

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Hormon synthesized in hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and aids in water reabsorption (↑)

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ADH
(Antidiuretic Hormone)

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