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| Steroid hormones (general class of hormones) |
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Definition
| include protaglandins (which function expecially in a variety of female functions) and the sex hormones |
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| Amino Acid Derivatives (general class of hormones) |
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| (example: epinephrine) derivode from amino acids |
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| Peptide hormones (general class of hormones) |
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Definition
| example: insulin)most numerous/divers group of hormones) |
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Term
| Hypothalamus and pituitary gland |
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Definition
| The pituitary gland, "master gland", is under the control of the hypothalamus. Together they control many endocrine functions and secrete a number of hormones. |
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Definition
| regulate metabolism, therefore body temperature and weight |
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Definition
Function 1: secrets digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
Function 2: secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar level. |
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| Adrenal Glands (outer cortex and inner medulla) |
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Definition
medulla-secretes epinephrine (adrenaline)
cortex- secretes corticosteroids such as cortisone (anti-inflammatory) |
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| Gonads (ovaries and testes) |
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Definition
secrete sex hormones
male: androgens including testosterone
female: extrogen and progesterone |
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Definition
| secrete melatonin which promotes sleep. |
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