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10 Cards in this Set
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Fluid balance,smooth muscle contraction,control of hormone secretion by anterior pituitary gland. |
Hypothalamus |
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Melanin production, regulating endocrine activity of the adrenal cortex, thyroid gland abs reproductive organs |
Pituitary gland |
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Secretes melatonin, circadian day/night rhythms |
Pineal gland |
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Metabolic rate and calcium ion levels in body fluids |
Thyroid gland |
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Regulation of calcium ion levels in body fluids |
Parathyroid glands |
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Islets secrete hormones regulating rate of glucose uptake by body tissues |
Pancreas (pancreatic islets) |
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Mineral balance, metabolic control, and resistance to stress Medulla release epinephrine and norepinephrine during sympathetic activation |
Adrenal glands |
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Hormone function |
Coordinate complex processes like growth ,metabolism and fertility |
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Diabetes mellitus |
Glucose centration that are high enough to overwhelm the reabsorption capabilities of the kidneys |
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Diabetes problems |
Blindness , heart atrack, kidney failure, blood flow problems/ulcers |
