The Endocrine System Flashcards

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What does ADH do?

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–>controls the WC of blood

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What does FSH do?

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–>causes egg to dev. mat. egg

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What does LH do?

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–>causes ovary to release mat. egg

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4
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What does insulin do?

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–> lowers blood glucose

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What does glycogen do?

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–>raises blood glucose

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What does adrenaline do?

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–>prep. body for:

fight or flight

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What does progesterone do?

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  • ->maintains uterus wall

- ->maintains PREGNACY

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What does oestrogen do?

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–>Growth + Repair 4 uterus lining

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