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Endocrine system   all organs in the endocrine system are glands  
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Exocrine glands   not part of endocrine system; secrete products into ducts that empty onto a surface or into a cavity EX: sweat glands  
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Endocrine glands   ductless; produce & secret hormones, chemical substances with regulatory effect on activity of target cells or organs  
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Hormones   endocrine glands secrete chemicals (__________) into the blood  
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Slow long lasting speed   hormones general function of communication & control at a  
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Target cell   hormone binds to a cell that has specific receptors for that hormone, triggering a reaction, this is called a  
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Nonsteroid hormones   (first messengers) bind to receptors on the target cell membrane, triggering 2nd messengers to affect cell activity  
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Steroid hormones   bind to receptors within the target cell nucleus & influence cell activity by acting on DNA (no second messenger)  
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Hormone receptor complex   target cell nucleus is called  
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Homeostatic feedback   hormone secretion is controlled by  
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Negative feedback   mechanisms that reverse the direction of a change in system Ex: eat a meal BS goes up, pancreas releases insulin BS goes down  
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Positive feedback   (uncommon) mechanisms amplify changes Ex: during pregnancy muscle contractions push baby through canal, they get stronger  
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Hypersecretion   secretion of excess hormone  
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Hyposecretion   insufficient hormone secretion  
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Polyendocrine disorders   hyper- or hyposecretion of more than 1 hormone  
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Prostaglandins (PGs)   are powerful substances found in a variety of body tissues  
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Tissue hormone   Prostaglandins (PGs) also known as  
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Respiration, BP, Gastrointestinal, Secretions, & Reproduction   PGs influence many body functions  
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Pituitary gland   2 parts located in cranial cavity; size of a pea  
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Anterior pituitary   Adenohypophysis  
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Adeno   gland  
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Pituitary gland   TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone), ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone), LH (Luteinizing hormone), GH (Growth hormone), & Lactogenic Hormone are major hormones of the  
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TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone)   stimulates growth of the thyroid gland; also stimulates it to secret thyroid hormone  
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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)   produced in pituitary, stimulates growth of the adrenal cortex & stimulates it to secrete glucocorticoids  
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FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone)   initiates growth of ovarian follicles each month, begins development of the eggs in ovary  
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LH (Luteinizing hormone)   acts with FSH to stimulate estrogen secretion & follicle growth to maturity; causes ovulation, called ovulation hormone  
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Giganitism   hypersecretion of GH (Growth Hormone) during childhood can cause  
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Acromegaly   hypersecretion of GH (Growth Hormone) during adulthood causes  
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Dwarfism   hyposecretion of GH (Growth Hormone) during childhood results in  
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PL (Prolactin)   stimulate breast development during pregnancy & secretion after delivery  
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Posterior pituitary gland   ADH (Antidiuretic hormone), OT (Oxytocin), & Aldosterone are hormones of the  
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ADH (Antidiuretic hormone)   accelerates water retention decreases urine  
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Diabetes insipidus   Hyposecretion of ADH (Antidiuretic hormone) causes __________, characterized by excessive volume of urine  
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OT (Oxytocin)   stimulates the pregnant uterus to contract, releases breast milk into ducts (milk let down)  
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Hypothalamus   OT (Oxytocin) is PRODUCED by  
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Aldosterone   DECREASES URINE; is a mineralocorticoid  
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ANH   increases urine  
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Hypothalamus   actual production of ADH & Oxytocin occurs in __________, released by posterior pituitary  
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Brain structure   hypothalamus is actually a __________, but influences endocrine functions  
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Temperature, appetite, & thirst   hypothalamus controls many body functions related to homeostasis, such as  
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Thyroid   gland that STORES a considerable amount of hormone  
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Thyroid gland    
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  contain 3 atoms of iodine  
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Catabolism   thyroid hormones accelerate  
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Metabolic rate   thyroid hormones increases body  
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Calcitonin (CT)   produced by thyroid; decreases the blood calcium concentration (decreases calcium); prevents hypercalcemia  
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  has more target cells than ADH  
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Hyperthyroidism   hypersecretion of thyroid gland hormones  
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Hypothyroidism   hyposecretion of thyroid gland hormones  
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Goiters   painless enlargement of thyroid caused by deficiency of iodine  
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Graves disease   inherited form of hypothyroidism  
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Retardation   hyposecretion of thyroid gland hormones during early development can cause  
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Myxedema   hyposecretion of thyroid gland hormones in adulthood can cause  
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Different   myxedema & Graves disease has __________ causes  
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Parathyroid gland   PTH is a hormone of the  
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Neck   Parathyroid gland is located in the  
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Adrenal cortex   GCs(Glucocorticoids: Cortisol & Hydrocortisone), MCs (Mineralocorticoids: Aldosterone) & Sex hormones of the  
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Glucocorticoids   help maintain normal glucose concentration by increasing gluconeogenesis (increasing glucose level) also helps maintain BP & acts as inflammatory  
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Mineralocorticoids   increase blood sodium & decrease potassium EX: Aldosterone  
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Adrenal Medulla   Epi (Epinephrine) or adrenaline & NR (norepinephrine) are hormones of the  
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Stress   adrenal medulla hormones help the body resist  
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Sympathetic nervous system   adrenal medulla reinforces the effects of __________. (Your fight or flight response)  
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Pancreatic Islets   Glucagon & Insulin are hormones of the  
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Glucagon   increases BS level  
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Insulin   decreases BS  
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Antagonists   Glucagon & insulin are __________ of each other  
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Type 1   diabetes mellitus type from HYPOSECRETION of insulin; previously called IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) or juvenile-onset diabetes  
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Type 2   diabetes mellitus type from target cell INSENSITIVITY to insulin; previously called NIDDM ( noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or AODM (adult-onset diabetes)  
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Cellular   diabetes mellitus type 2 is a __________ problem  
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Ovaries   secrete hormones, effects estrogen  
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Estrogen   development of breasts & menstrual cycle  
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Testosterone   interstitial cells of the testes secrete this male hormone; development, beard growth, changes voice during puberty  
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Thymus   produces hormone thymosin  
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Thymosin   plays important role in development of immune system  
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Mediastinum   thymus is located in the __________ NOT THE NECK  
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Cortex & Medulla   thymus is composed of a  
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Placenta   functions as an endocrine gland temporarily during labor  
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Estrogen & Progesterone   the hormones __________ maintain the pregnancy  
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Pregnancy   the hormones released by placenta help detect  
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pineal   small gland near roof of the third ventricle of the brain  
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Melatonin   pineal gland secretes; inhibits ovarian activity & REGULATES the body's internal clock  
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Tropic hormones   stimulate other endocrine glands  
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No insulin is produced   type 1 diabetes mellitus cause: the beta cells of the pancreas that produce insulin are destroyed & eventually  
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Resistance of body cells to the action of insulin   type 2 diabetes mellitus cause which may eventually lead to a decrease in insulin secretion  
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