The Endocrine System Flashcards
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Parts of the The Endocrine System
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The Endocrine System
Made up of a group of glands
- Endocrine gland - secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
- Exocrine gland - secrete hormones through ducts before they reach cells or organs
- Ductless endocrine glands
- Pituitary Gland
- Thyroid Gland
- Parathyroid Gland
- Thymus Gland
- Adrenal Gland
- Pancreatic Islets
- Ovaries
- Testes
- Ductless endocrine glands
Function
–Secrete hormones to coordinate and direct functions of the cells and organs.
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Pituitary Gland
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The Endocrine System
- Located in the sphenoid bone
- Controls the functions of the other endocrine glands.
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Thyroid Gland
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The Endocrine System
- Located in the anterior portion of the neck
- Produces thyroxine
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Parathyroid Gland
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The Endocrine System
- Located on the posterior side of the thyroid
- Produces parathoromone.
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Thymus Gland
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The Endocrine System
- Located posted posteriorly to the sternum.
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Adrenal Gland
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The Endocrine System
- Located over the top of the kidneys
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Pancreatic Islets
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The Endocrine System
- Located posteriorly to the stomach
- produce glucagon and insulin
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Ovaries
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The Endocrine System
- Located in the upper pelvic cavity one on each side of the uterus.
- produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
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Testes
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The Endocrine System
- Located on either side of the pelvic cavity inferior to the epididymis
- produce the hormone testosterone.
