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Endo/crine |
To secrete within |
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What do endocrine glands secrete |
Hormones |
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What is the function of hormones |
Growth and development, metabolism, composition of blood in bones, sexual maturity and function of all endocrine glands |
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Pituitary gland is |
Master gland |
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Pancreas is |
An endocrine and exocrine gland |
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Diabetes mellitus |
Chronic condition in which metabolism of carbs, protein and fats are interfered with due to insulin deficiency |
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A goiter is what |
Enlarged thyroid |
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Where are the adrenal glands located |
On top of the kidneys |
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8 Male structures |
Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands, urethra and penis |
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9 female structures |
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, vulva, perineum, mammary glands and urethra |
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Time frame of when the sex organs for a female fetus develop |
10-11 weeks |
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Gonads |
Sex organs, testes and ovaries |
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Which Male structure is a primary sex organ and why |
Testes, they produce sperm |
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Alternative treatment for prostatic cancer is using liquid nitrogen to kill cancer cells is |
Cryosurgery |
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What structure do Male and females have in common |
Urethra |
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What shape is an ovary |
Almond |
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Graafian follicles mature over time and release what |
Ovum |
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Phases of menstruation |
I follicular phase II ovulation III luteal phase IV menstruation |
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Where does fertilization occur |
Fallopian tubes |
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3 purposes of the vagina |
Birth canal, menstruation and sexual intercourse |
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Spell mas |
Mastectomy |
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Hystero/salpingo/graphy |
Process of recording the uterus and fallopian tube |
