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Endocrine System
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Endocrine System
System of ductless glands that produce hormones |
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Endocrine Glands
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Endocrine Glands
Secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
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Exocrine Glands
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Exocrine Glands
Secretes hormones through a duct or channel to carry their secretions to the surface of the body |
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Pituitary Gland
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Pituitary Gland
Linked to the nervous system located in the brain close to the hypothalamus controlling all other glands. "The Master Gland" |
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Anterior secretes what 6 hormones?:
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Anterior secretes what 6 hormones?:
STH, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, Prolactin |
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Posterior Secretes:
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Posterior Secretes:
ADH Oxytocin |
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Thyroid Gland:
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Thyroid Gland:
Regulates growth, body development, and metabolism located near the larynx. Secretes thyroxin and calcitonin (inhibits the breakdown of bone) T3 and T4 |
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Thyroid must have what to function?:
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Thyroid must have what to function?:
Iodine |
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The function of the thyroid gland:
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The function of the thyroid gland:
To increases metabolic rate |
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Parathyroid Glands:
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Parathyroid Glands:
Near the thyroid. Produces parathormone hormone (works with calcitonin balance) Regulates calcium and phosphorus. |
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Adrenal Glands:
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Adrenal Glands:
Produce hormonal secretions of adrenaline and noradrenaline (fight or flight) and cortisol. Corticosteroids to help with metabolism, antibody formation, and stress. Regulate growth of bone, muscle, secondary sex characteristics. |
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Pancreas:
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Pancreas:
Regulates the storage of glucose. Part of the digestive system located close to stomach. Produces insulin for use and storage of simple sugars and the breakdown of carbs in the diet. |
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Pineal Gland:
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Pineal Gland:
Near the base of the brain and secretes melatonin and inhibits gonad activity. Linked to seasonal light levels and controls estrus cycle timing. |
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Gonads:
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Gonads:
Ovaries - estrogen and progesterone Testes - major male sex hormone; testosterone |
