The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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What are the main aspects of the Endocrine System
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- Glands
- Hormones
- Pituitary Gland
- Fight or Flight
- Adrenaline
2
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What is the Endocrine System
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works along side the nervous system to control vital functions
- instructs release of hormones from glands
- hormones travel using blood vessels
- hormones target organs
3
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Hypothalamus effect on the endocrine system
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- connected to the Pituitary Gland
- stimulates hormone release from Pituitary Gland
4
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Pituitary Gland function
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- stimulates hormone release through the stimulation of glands through the use of hormones
5
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Pituitary Divisions
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- Anterior (Front)
- Posterior (Rear)
6
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Examples of the Endocrine System (Oxytocin)
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- ‘Love Hormone’
- uterus contraction during birth
7
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Examples of the Endocrine System
(Adrenocortical trophic hormone)
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- secreted by anterior
- stimulates adrenal cortex during FF to release cortisol
8
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Examples of the Endocrine System
(Melatonin)
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- secreted by Pineal Gland
- maintains key biological rhythms such as the sleep - wake cycle
9
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How is the Adrenal Gland divided
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- Adrenal Medulla
- Adrenal Cortex
10
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Role of the Adrenal Medulla
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releases adrenaline / noradrenaline
11
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Role of the Adrenal Cortex
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releases cortisol which releases glucose and supresses the immune system
12
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Testes/ Ovaries hormones
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- Androgens / Testosterone
- Oestrogen
