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