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The Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

What are the parts of the endocrine system?

A

Pineal Gland, Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Gland, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, and Ovary/Testis

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2
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What is the function of melatonin?

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Biological Rhythms

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3
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What is the function of oxytocin?

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Contraction of Uterus

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4
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What is the function of ADH?

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Retention of Water

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5
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What is the function of GF?

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Growth Stimulation

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6
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What is the function of prolactin?

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Milk Production

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7
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What is the function of FSH?

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Ova and Sperm Production

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8
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What is the function of LH?

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Ovaries and Testes Stimulation

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9
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What is the function of TSH?

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Thyroid Stimulation

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10
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What is the function of ACTH?

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Adrenal Cortex Stimulation

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11
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What is the function of T4 and T3?

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Metabolism Stimulation

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12
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What is the function of calcitonin?

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Blood Calcium Level Reduction

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13
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What is the function of PTH?

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Blood Calcium Level Promotion

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14
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What is the function of thymosin?

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Programs T Lymphocytes

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15
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What is the function of glucocorticoids?

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Increase Blood Glucose

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16
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What is the function of mineralocorticoids?

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Absorption of Na and Excretion of K

17
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What is the function of insulin?

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Reduces Blood Glucose

18
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What is the function of glucagon?

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Raises Blood Glucose

19
Q

What is the function of androgens?

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Sperm Formation

20
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What is the function of estrogens?

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Stimulate Uterine Lining Growth

21
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What is the function of progesterone?

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Promotes Uterine Living

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