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glucagon
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raises blood glucose levels by accelerating breakdown of glysogen into glucose in liver and converting other nutrients into glucose
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insulin
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lowers blood glucose levels by accelerating transport of glucose into cells converting glucose into glycogen
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hormone
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chemicals produced by the endocrine system in animals and plants that control how they behave
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endocrine glands
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ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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adrenaline
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a hormone that increases heart rate, breathing patterns, whitens face, increases energy levels, increases muscular actions and readies the body for a flight or fight response
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adrenal glands
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instructed by the pituarity glands it releases adrenaline and cortisol
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cortisol
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a hormone that reduces stress and counteracts the affect of adrenaline
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endocrine system
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A system that contains endocrine glands that secrete hormones
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Target Cells
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Cells in the body that respond to particular hormones
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Pituitary gland produces:
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*Stimulating Hormones (FSH)
*Luteinising Hormones (LH) *Growth Hormone *Prolactin |
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Stimulating Hormones (FSH) and Luteinising Hormones (LH)
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stimulating ovaries to produce ova and stimulating the testis to produce sperm
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Growth Hormone
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affecting cell growth
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Prolactin
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stimulates the production of milk in the breasts
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The Hypothalmus produces many hormones that:
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connect the nervous system to the endocrine system, control body temperature, growth, sex drive, thirst, hunger, and pleasure and pain sensations
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Pineal Gland produces:
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Melatonin
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Melatonin
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controls body rhythms like sleeping and walking
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Thyroid Gland produces:
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Thyroxine
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Thyroxine
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controls rate of chemical activity in cells and regulates growth
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Pancreas produces:
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Insulin and Glucagon
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Parathyroid produces:
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parathormone
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Parathormone
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maintains level of calcium in the blood
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Ovaries produce:
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Oestrogen and Progesterone
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Oestrogen and Progesterone
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controls development of the breasts, prepares the uterus for zygote and controls menstrual cycle
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Testes produce:
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Testosterone
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Testostorone
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controls body hair, deepening of voice and sexual urges
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