The Endocrine System Flashcards
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The Endocrine System
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Interacts with the Nervous System; made up of glands that use hormones to transmit information
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Hormones
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Gland secretions that are released into the bloodstream that regulate physical processes and influence behavior
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Hypothalamus
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- Connects the Nervous System to the endocrine System
- regulates the pituitary gland
- secretes oxytocin
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Pituitary Gland
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- secretes hormones that regulate the production of other hormones
- produces growth hormones, endorphins and prolactin
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Adrenal Glands
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- produces hormones involved in the human stress response
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Adrenal Medulla
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Secretes adrenaline and norepinephrine when the sympathetic nervous system is activated
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Gonads
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Sex organs
