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The Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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A group of glands that produce chemicals called hormones.

A

The endocrine system

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2
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The Endocrine system is part of the body’s __________ system.

A

regulatory

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3
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The endocrine system works closely with the ________ system.

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Nervous

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4
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The endocrine and nervous system interact especially with the _________ glands and the ________.

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Pituitary; hypothalamus

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5
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The ______ controls the pituitary, which then regulates the other glands.

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hypothalamus

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6
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Hormones are released directly into the ______.

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blood

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7
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List 4 functions of hormones

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(1) regulate growth, (2) regulate metabolism, (3) reproduction, (4) behavior

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8
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A type of tissue acted on by a hormone is a

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target tissue

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9
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List the 2 categories of hormones

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(1) Amino Acids, (2) steroids

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10
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_____ _____ are made of proteins and consist of all the hormones except those that the adrenal cortex produces and sex hormones.

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Amino acids

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11
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Produced by the adrenal cortex, a type of liquid, and sex hormones.

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steroids

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12
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The process that keeps hormone levels at a constant level

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Negative feedback

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13
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“The Master Gland”; located in the brain and surrounded by bone except where it connects with the hypothalamus.

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Pituitary gland

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14
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The pituitary gland is divided into 2 lobes….what are the lobes called?

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(1) anterior, (2) posterior

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15
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Control of the pituitary comes from hormones released from the ________.

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hypothalamus

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16
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Hormones released from the hypothalamus stimulate release from the _________ pituitary.

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anterior

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17
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List the 6 hormones released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary:

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(1) Growth Hormone (GH), (2) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), (3) ACTH, (4) Prolactin, (5) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), and (6) Luteinizing Hormone

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18
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Primarily for growth of skeletal muscle and long bones

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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19
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Targets the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone T3, T4, etc.

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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20
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Production of hormones in the adrenal cortex:

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ACTH

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21
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Production of breast milk:

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prolactin

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22
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Stimulates the development of eggs/sperm

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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23
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Causes ovulation in females and testosterone secretion in males and females:

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Luteinizing hormone

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24
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List the 2 hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary:

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(1) Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), (2) Oxytocin

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25
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Promotes the reabsorption of water from the kidneys

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ADH

26
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Causes uterine contractions and milk ejection.

A

oxytocin

27
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Oxytocin operates under a _______ feedback mechanism.

A

Positive

28
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The largest of the endocrine glands, the ________ gland is located in the neck.

A

Thyroid

29
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The thyroid gland is divided into ____ and _____ lobes.

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left and right

30
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The hormones of the thyroid glands regulate _________.

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metabolism

31
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List the 3 hormones of the thyroid gland.

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T3, T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin

32
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_________ controls calcium metabolism by decreasing the calcium circulating in the blood.

A

calcitonin

33
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There are 4 ________ glands embedded in the thyroid gland.

A

parathyroid

34
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The parathyroid hormone ______ is also known as _____.

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PTH, calcitrol

35
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Calcitrol ______ calcium in the bloodstream through _____ feedback.

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increases; negative

36
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PTH (Calcitrol) helps the _______ conserve calcium.

A

kidneys

37
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List the 2 adrenal glands.

A

(1) Adrenal medulla (inner), (2) Adrenal cortex (outer)

38
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Controls the sympathetic nervous system.

A

Adrenal medulla

39
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The adrenal medulla controls the sympathetic nervous system through the excretion of (2)

A

epinephrine, norepinephrine

40
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The adrenal cortex excretes 3 hormones:

A

(1) Glucocorticoids, (2) mineralocorticoids, and (3) sex hormones

41
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The glucocorticoids help regulate protein and fat metabolism (and, subsequently, energy) through:

A

cortisol, anti-inflammatories

42
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Regulates electrolyte balance through sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion/excretion in the _______.

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mineralocorticoids, kidneys

43
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The endocrine ______ is also part of the GI system and digestion.

A

pancreas

44
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The Islets of Langerhans are divided into ______ and _____.

A

alpha, beta

45
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The ______ Islets of Langerhans secrete ______, which raises blood sugar.

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Alpha, glucagon

46
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The _____ Islets of Langerhans secrete ____ which lowers blood sugar.

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Beta, insulin

47
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The sex glands are the ____ in females and the ____ in males.

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ovaries, testes

48
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The sex glands are responsible for _____ ________ and _________.

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sex characteristics, development

49
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The male sex hormone, _______, is excreted in the ______.

A

testosterone, testes

50
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The female sex hormones, ________ and _____ are responsible for:

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estrogen, progesterone; (1) menarche, (2) development of breasts, (3) reproductive organs, and (4) pregnancy

51
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The _______ gland is located _______ to the midbrain.

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pineal; posterior

52
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The pineal gland produces _______ and helps in the _____/_____ cycle.

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melatonin; sleep/wake

53
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The _____ is located in the upper part of the chest, ______ to the heart.

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thymus, superior

54
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Useful in immune system, especially in young children.

A

Thymus gland

55
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________ helps T-cells mature.

A

Thymosin

56
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The hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the creation of red blood cells.

A

erythropoeiten

57
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In the heart, the atria produces _____. This hormone increases the loss of salt by the kidneys to _______ blood pressure.

A

ANP, lower

58
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Hormone-like substances derived from fatty acids are called _________.

A

Prostaglandins

59
Q

Prostaglandins cause _______ processes, _______, and _______.

A

inflammatory, constriction, dilation

60
Q

________ can block the effects of prostaglandins.

A

Aspirin

61
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Prostaglandins can affect pregnancy through ______ and _____.

A

labor, abortion.

62
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List some of the types of hormone treatments (HT) available:

A

(1) growth hormone, (2) insulin, (3) adrenal steroids to decrease inflammation, (4) immunosuppresants, (5) asthma and allergy treatments, (6) oxytocin to promote labor

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