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Endocrine System Function |
Consists of a group of ductless glands called endocrine Glands that secrete substances called hormones directly into the bloodstream. |
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Endocrine System Structures |
Include various hormone secreting glands and other organs and structures. |
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Endocrine System Disorders and tests |
Disorders: Dwarfism and gigantism
Tests: T3 / Thyroid Profile and Growth Hormone Both Red Top tubes
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Pituitary Gland Function |
Stimulates adrenal glands |
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Pituitary gland Location |
In the brain |
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Pituitary Hormone |
Follicle-stimulating Hormone |
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Pineal Gland Function |
Helps set diurnal (daily) rhythm with levels lowest around noon and peaking at night. |
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Pineal Location |
In the back of the brain. |
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Pineal Hormone |
Melatonin |
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Thyroid Function |
Lowers blood calcium levels, increases metabolic rate. |
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Thyroid Location |
In the throat near the larynx. |
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Thyroid Hormone |
Calcitonin |
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Parathyroids Function |
Increases blood calcium levels |
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Parathyroids Location |
Behind the thyroid on each side. |
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Parathyroids Hormone |
Parathyroid hormone |
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Thymus Function |
Promotes maturation of specialized white blood cells. |
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Thymus Location |
In the chest behind the sternum |
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Thymus Hormone |
Thymosin |
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Adrenals Function |
Increases blood pressure, heart rate, metabolism, and release of glucose. |
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Adrenals Location |
One on top of each kidney |
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Adrenals Hormone |
Epinephrine |
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Islets of Langerhans Function |
Movement of glucose into the cells and decreases blood glucose levels. |
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Islets of Langerhans Location |
Pancreas |
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Islets of Langerhans Hormone |
Insulin |
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Testes Function |
Growth and functioning of the male reproductive system |
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Testes Location |
Scrotum |
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Testes Hormone |
Testosterone |
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Ovaries Function |
Prepares body for pregnancy |
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Ovaries Location |
Pelvic cavity |
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Ovaries Hormone |
Progesterone |
