Term
the endocrine system
consists of five endocrine glands
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Definition
pituitary
thyroid
parathyroid
adrenal
pineal |
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Term
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
consists of five endocrine glands along with many other organs and organ regions that secrete hormones.
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Definition
hypothalamus
thymus
pancreas
gonads
kidneys
stomach
liver
small intestine
skin
heart
placenta |
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Term
PITUITARY GLAND (and HYPOTHALAMUS)
the __ __ (_ _) is under __ (_) control. |
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Definition
pituitary gland (PG)
Hypothalamus (H) |
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Term
| the (__) and (_) each produce several hormones |
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Definition
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Term
Together, PG and H regulate
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2__
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4__ |
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Definition
homeostasis
metabolism
growth
development |
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Term
POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
does __ synthesize hormones,
but does store and release two
hormones |
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Definition
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Term
POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
It's functionally and
anatomically linked to the ___
where the hormones are
produced by __ __ |
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Definition
hypothalamus
neurosecretory cells |
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Term
POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
__ __ (_ _ _) also called
vasopressin water balance |
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Definition
| antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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Term
POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
__ reproductive functions
oxytocin |
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Definition
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Term
targets the kidney nephrons to
__ more water and the sweat
gland to __ activity |
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Definition
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Term
also causes areterioles to __
resulting in blood pressure __
(__ - "to press on the blood") |
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Definition
constrict
increase
vasopressin |
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