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1. - What is the main function of the endocrine system?
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the collection of glands that produce hormones to regulate all functions of our body.
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2. - How is form the endocrine system?
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is form by glands and tissues and cells.
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3. - What does the cells secrete?
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hormones.
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4. - Describe the endocrine glands:
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organs that are sources of hormones.
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5. - What are the hormones?
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chemical messengers that travel through body.
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6. - What is the name of the study of the endocrine system and the diagnosis and treatment of its disorders?
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Endocrinology.
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7. - What hormone does the Pineal Gland produce?
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Melatonin.
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8. - What hormone does the Anterior Pituitary gland produce?
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Growth Hormone (GH).
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9. - What hormone does the Posterior Pituitary produce?
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH).
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10. - What hormone does the Thyroid gland produce? |
Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) and Calcitonin. |
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11. - What hormone does the Parathyroid gland produce?
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH).
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12. - The Adrenal Gland is divide in two?
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Yes...Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla.
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13. - What does the Adrenal Cortex releases?
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Hormones that regulate mineral content in blood.
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14. - What hormones does the Adrenal Medulla produce?
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
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15. - What hormone does the Pancreas produce?
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Insulin and glucagon.
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16. - What hormone does the Thymus produce?
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Thymosin.
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17- In what systems the thymus plays a big role?
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Endocrine and lymphatic and immune system.
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18. - Identify the two divisions of the gonads:
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Testes and Ovaries.
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19. - What hormone does the Testes produce?
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Androgens in males.
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20. - What hormone does the Ovaries produce?
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Estrogens in females.
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21. – What hormone regulates the Day-night cycle?
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the melatonin.
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22. - What hormone regulates the water balance?
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the antidiuretic hormones.
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23. - What hormone is regulated in stress situations?
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Epinephrine.
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24. - What is the result of insulin plus glucose?
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Glycogen.
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25. - What is the result of glucagon plus glycogen?
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Glucose.
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26. - What is the main function of the androgens?
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Sperm formation and development of male char.
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27. - What is the main function of the estrogens?
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the development of female char.
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28. - What happen if the Ca2+ drops?
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the bones will breakdown.
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29. - What will happen if I drink so much?
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the alcohol will inhibit ADH causing the increased output of urine.
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30. - Each type of hormone is target cell or organ?
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True.
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