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Name the primary glands of the endocrine system |
Pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, islets of Langerhans, adrenal, ovaries, testes |
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State the vital function of the endocrine system |
Involves the production and regulation of chemical substances that play an essential role in maintaining homeostasis |
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hormone |
Chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a targeted organ or other cells |
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State the vital role in the hypothalamus in regulating endocrine functions |
Synthesizes and secretes releasing hormone releasing factor, releasing inhibiting hormones, and release - inhibiting factors |
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Why is the pituitary gland known as the master gland of the body |
Because of its regulatory effects on the other endocrine glands |
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Name the hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland |
Growth hormone, adrenoorticotrophin tropin, thyroid - stimulating hormone, follicle - stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, melanocyte - stimulating hormone |
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Name the hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland |
Antidiuretic hormone, oxytocin |
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The pineal gland secretes the hormones.... |
Melatonin and serotonin |
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State the vital role of the thyroid gland |
plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes |
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Name the hormone stored and secreted by the thyroid gland |
Pyroxene, triiodothyronine, calcitonin |
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Parathyroid is essential for the maintenance of a normal level of.... And also plays a role in the metabolism of.... |
Serum calcium, phosphorus |
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Insulin is essential for the maintenance of a normal level of.... |
Blood sugar |
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The adrenal cortex secretes a group of hormones known as the...., the...., &.... |
Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens |
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Name four functions of cortisol |
1. Regulates carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism 2. Stimulates output of glucose from the liver 3. Increases the blood sugar level 4. Regulates other physiological body processes |
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name four functions of corticosterone |
1. Use of carbohydrates 2. Absorption of glucose 3. Gluconeogenesis 4. Potassium and sodium metabolism |
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What is the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex |
Aldosterone |
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androgen |
Substance or hormone that promote the development of male characteristics |
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Three main catecholamines synthesized, secreted, and stored by the adrenal medulla |
Dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine |
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Name three functions of the hormone epinephrine |
1. Elevate systolic blood pressure 2. Increases the heart rate and cardiac output 3. increases glycogenolysis, thereby hastening release of glucose from the liver |
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what hormones do the ovaries produce |
Estrogen and Progesterone |
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The testes produce what hormone |
Testosterone |
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Name the two hormones secreted by the thymus |
Thymosin and thymopoietin |
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Name the four hormones secreted by the gastrointestinal mucosa |
Gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin, enterogastrone |
