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Endocrine System |
Collection of system organs called glands that secrete chemicals called hormones that is secreted through the bloodstream from one part of the body to another part of the body to initiate an effect or response from the target organ. |
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Hypothalamus |
Located on the forebrain; contains two functions; sends signal to the pituitary glands |
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Nervous System and Endocrine System |
Two functions of the Hypothalamus |
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Antidiuretic Hormone |
Hormone that regulates fluid in the body |
Hypothalamus (generates) |
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Oxytocin |
Hormone that stimulates uterus conttaction during pregnancy in females |
Hypothalamus (generates) |
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Pituitary Gland |
Located below the hypothalamus; called "master gland"; recevies signal from the hypothalamus and sends chemical signals to all other endocrine glands |
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Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Gland Adrenal Gland Gonads |
Four(4) Types of Endocrine Glands |
Pituitary Gland |
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Thyroid Gland |
Located in the neck and wraps around the trachea; vitally important hormonal gland that plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and maturation of the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of hormones into the bloodstream |
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T3 (Triiodothyronine) T4 (Thyroxine) |
Hormones released into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland |
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Parathyroid Gland |
Four(4) spots found behind the thryoid; regulates the body's calcium level by secreting PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) |
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Adrenal Glands |
Located on top of the kidneys |
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Cortex Medulla |
What are the two(2) parts of the Adrenal Gland |
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Cortex |
Outer part and responsible for steroid production |
Adrenal Glands |
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Medulla |
Inner part and responsible for catecholamine production |
Adrenal Glands |
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Cortisol |
Stress hormones; increases blood sugar in times of stress and has anti-inflammatoey function |
Adrenal Glands (Cortex) |
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Aldosterone |
Regulates Na+ and K+ to control blood pressure |
Adrenal Glands (Cortex) |
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Epinephrine |
Also known as adrenaline; responsible for "fight or flight" response |
Adrenal Glands (Medulla) |
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Norepinephrine |
Mobilizes the body and brain to function |
Adrenal Glands (Medulla) |
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Gonads |
Releases sex hormones; mainly responsible for secondary sex characteristics |
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Ovaries |
Found in females; produces estrogen and pregosterone |
Gonads |
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Testes |
Found in males; produces testosterone |
Gonads |
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Pancreas |
Located in the upper part of the abdomen; controls blood sugar; secretes insulin and glucagon |
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Insulin |
Reduces blood sugar |
Pancreas |
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Glucagon |
Increases blood sugar |
Pancreas |
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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone |
GRH |
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Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone |
TRH |
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Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone |
TRH |
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone |
TSH |
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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone |
ACTH |
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Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone |
GHRH |
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Prolactin Inhibitory Factor |
PIF |
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ADH and Oxytocin |
Signal sent to posterior pituitary gland via nerve |
Endocrine Control |
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) |
Responsible for kidney-collecting function in retaining water |
Endocrine Control |
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Oxytocin |
Involved in uterine contraction |
Endocrine Control |
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Glands |
Collection if system of organs |
Endocrine System |
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Hormones |
Chemicals secreted by our glands |
Endocrine System |
