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ch. 12 Endocrine system

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The ______ is a complex message and control system that integrates many body functions endocrine system
through endocrine glands the endocrine system releases ________ like insulin into the blood stream hormones
Which glands secrete substances through ducts, like tears exocrine glands
__________ are a group of hormone-like fatty acids that are produced in body tissues such as the uterus, brain, and kidneys Prostaglandins
What type of hormones bind to receptors located inside the cell as apposed to on the surface of the cell Steriods and thyroid hormones
Which gland is known as the master gland. What 2 names pituitary gland also known as hypophysis
ADH Antidiuretic hormone is also called vasopressin
What hormone causes the smooth muscles of the pregnant uterus to contract and milk to be released from the breasts. Oxytocin
what two hormones stimulate growth in most tissues. Growth hormone GH and somatotropin
GH stimulates the production of proteins called somatomedins
What hormone stimulates the release of GH Growth hormone releasing hormone
what proteins have the same effects as opiate drugs such as morphine Beta-endorphins
what 2 hormones regulate the production of both eggs and sperm LH luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormeone FSH
the ____ _____ is a large gland situated at the base of the neck that consists of two lobes that are connected by a narrow band of tissue, the _______ thyroid gland, isthmus
What hormone is important in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood calcitonin
the pancreas what 2 systems the endocrine and the digestive system
the pancreas lies in the _________ retroperitoneum
what 2 hormones does the pancreas produce insulin and glucagon
what specialized groups of cells produce insulin and glucagon the islets of langerhans
inside each islet are alpha and beta cells. What do the alpha and beta cells produce alpha=glucagon beta=insulin
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