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Endocrine System
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
11/15/2010

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Exocrine Glands
Definition
Secrete through tubes or ducts.
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Steroid Hormones
Definition
Forming complexes in the nucleus.
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Nonsteroid Hormones
Definition
Target cell membrane.
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OT contracts muscels in the uterine wall.
Definition
Associated with producing and ejecting milk.
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Calcitonin
Definition
Decreases blood calcium level. (Regulates)
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PTH
Definition
Increases blood calcium level.
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The Adrenal Medulla
Definition
Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. (adrenalen)
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Aldosterone
Definition
Cause the kidney to conserve sodium ions and water.
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Glucagon and Insulin
Definition
Work together to reglate glucose in the body.
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Melatonin
Definition
Circadian Rhythms
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T-Cells
Definition
Lymphocytes that function in immunity.
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