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21 Cards in this Set
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hypothalamus is located
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in the lower central part of the brain
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hypothalamus controls
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pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.
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pituitary gland is located
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Base of the brain, below hypothalamus
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pituitary gland secretes
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endorphins and hormones that signal the reproductive organs to make sex hormones (controls ovulation and menstrual cycle)
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pit. gland is Divided into two parts:
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Anterior and Posterior lobe
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posterior lobe:
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releases antidiuretic hormone (controls balance of water)
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Anterior lobe:
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Regulates activity of the thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive glands
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throid is located
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Located in front part of lower neck
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thryoid helps
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These hormones control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy
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parathyroid
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Four tiny glands attached to thyroid
Release parathyroid hormone (regulates the level of calcium in the blood ) |
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adrenal glands located
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Two-one on top of each kidney
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outer part of adrenal gland
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Outer part is the adrenal cortex (produces corticosteroids)
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adrenal cortex...
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Influence or regulate salt and water balance
Body's response to stress, metabolism, the immune system, and sexual development and function |
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inner part of adrenal gland
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adrenal medulla (produces catecholamine) Ex: adrenaline
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adrenal medulla...
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Increases blood pressure and heart rate when the body experiences stress.
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pineal body located...
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Located in the middle of the brain
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pineal body...
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Secretes melatonin (hormone that may help regulate when you sleep at night and when you wake in the morning)
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pancreas function...
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Produces insulin and glucagon
Maintain a steady level of glucose in the blood to keep the body supplied with fuel to produce and maintain stores of energy. |
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Most hormones are controlled by a
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negative feedback system
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negative feedback system
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plasma levels of one type of hormone influence the level of other types of hormones
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direct nervous stimulation
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Another method of method of regulation ; cause gland to secrete hormones
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