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Chapter 10 key terms for test
Chapter 10 key terms for test over the endocrine system
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Anatomy
10th Grade
04/16/2012

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Adrenal cortex
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yellowish in color, Produces more than two dozen hormones collectively called adrenocortical steroids
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Adrenal Medulla
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Reddish brown in color, contains large rounded cells, produces to things, epinephrine and norephinephrine
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Endocrine cell
Definition
Glandular secretory cells that release their secretions into the extracellular fluid
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First Messenger
Definition
when hormones bind to an appropriate receptor
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General adaptation syndrome
Definition
known as the stress response
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Glucagon
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allows glucose to enter the blood from alpha cells
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Hormone
Definition
chemical messages that are released in one tissue and transported by the bloodstream to reach target cells in other tissues
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Hypophyseal portal system
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ensure that all of the blood entering the portal vessels reach certain targes cells before returning to the general circulation
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Hypophysis
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also known as the pituitary gland
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insulin
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allows glucose to cross the plasma membrane into cells from beta cells
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pancreas
Definition
digestive organ that contains both exocrine and endocrine cells, produces glucagon and insulin
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peptide hormone
Definition
largest class or hormones, consist of chains of amino acids
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Pituitary Gland
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also known as the Hypophysis, is considered to be the master gland
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second Messenger
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may function as an enzyme activator or inhibitor
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Steroid hormone
Definition
lipids that are diverted are derived from cholesterol
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