The endocrine System Flashcards
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Endocrine system
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The system of glands that secrete and regulate hormones in the body
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Hormones
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Chemicals, secreted by glands, that travel in the bloodstream and carry messages to tissues and organs all over the body.
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Pituitary gland
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The master endocrine gland of the body; controls the release of hormones from glands throughout the body.
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Adrenal glands
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The endocrine structures that release hormones important in regulating the stress response and emotions.
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Catecholamines
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Chemicals released from the adrenal glands that function as hormones and as neurotransmitters to control ANS activation.
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Cortisol
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A stress hormone produced by the body to ensure that the body gets enough fuel during emotional arousal and stress.
