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20 Cards in this Set
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A Chemical signal released into body fluids that regulates or causes a certain action through target cells.
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A Hormone
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The cells that respond to a hormone
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Target Cells
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Secretes out EPINEPHRINE
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Adrenal Gland
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Liver, Heart, Lungs
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Target cells for epinephrine
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Raises blood Sugar
Increased Heart Rate Increases Metabolic Activity |
Epinephrine
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Glands that secret hormones
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Endocrine Glands
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Glands that release hormones outside of the body, such as Pheromones
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Exocrine Glands
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A small gland at the base of the brain that has two parts
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Pituitary
Two parts: Anterior and Posterior |
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Releases hormones based on what signal is giving by the hypothalamus
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Anterior Pituitary
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Stores and releases TWO hormones that are made by the hypothalamus
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Posterior Pituitary
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What are the hormones produced in the anterior pituitary and what are their functions?
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G.A.M.E PFT!
GH - Growth Hormone ACTH - Adrenal Cortex MSH - Stimulates Melanoctyes (pigment) Endorphins - Dull pain; control pain receptors in brain Prolactin - stimulate Mammary Glands FSH/LS - affects testes & ovaries TSH - Thyroid stimulating Hormone |
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Induces contractions of uterus; in the posterior pituitary gland
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Oxycotin
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Inhibits Pee; in the posterior pituitary gland
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ADH (Anti Diuretic Hormone)
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Regulates sleep cycle and biological clock; Secretes Melatonin
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Pineal Gland
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Stimulates development of T-Cells
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Thymus Gland
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Directly responsible for growth and and metabolism; requires iodine; secreted by Thyroid; can slow down TSH release
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Thyroxine
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Secretes Thyroxine & Calcitonin ; Has parahyroid glands
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Thyroid
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Lowers blood calcium levels and stimulates calcium deposits in bones
Also, it reduces calcium uptake by intestine and kidney |
Calcitonin
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Release PTH to raise blood calcium levels
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Parathyroid Gland
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Increases calcium uptake by intestine and kidneys
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PTH - Parathyroid Hormone
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