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Chapter 11

Endocrine System

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What is Target tissue Cells which respond to the presence of a particular hormone.
What are some specific endocrine glands Pituitary, Thyroid Parathyroid Adrenal Pancreas Ovaries & Testes Thymus Pineal
What system does the endocrine system functions with Nervous System
What are some of the main functions of the endocrine system? Water balance, uterine contractions and milk release, growth, metabolism and tissue maturation, Ion regulation (Na+, K+,Ca++ in the blood), Heart rate & blood pressure, Immune System-production of immune cells, and reproductive functions
Hormone secretion is regulated by? A. Blood levels of chemicals (insulin) B. Hormones ( pituitary act on ovaries) C. Nervous System (Epinephrine released from adrenal glands)
What is a small pea-sized gland that is known as the master gland and releases 8 different hormones? Pituitary Gland (hypophysis)
This is located inferior to the thalamus and is attached to the pituitary gland? Hypothalamus
This is attached to the hypothalamus by a network of blood vessels which sends 6 different "releasing hormones" via the hypothalamus which can be released when the need arises The Anterior Pituitary Gland
This hormone is attached to the hypothalamus by neurons, which synthesizes two hormones and passes them into this gland for storage temporarily Posterior Pituitary Gland
What are the 6 Anterior Pituitary Hormones GH (growth hormone), Prolactin, Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Follicle Stimulation Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
What are the 2 Posterior Pituitary Hormones Oxytocin, and Antiduretic hormone
Which hormone releases calcitonin which inhibits calcium and phosphate salts to be deposited into the bones to reach homeostasis Thyroid Gland
This hormone will withdraw calcium and phosphate salts to be withdrawn from the bones and put into blood to reach homeostasis Parathyroid gland
Which gland secretes Norepinephrine and Epinephrine hormones causing increase B/P, increase heart rate, etc Adrenal Gland
Which gland uses insulin and glucagon to decrease blood glucose by transporting glucose into the cell and out of the blood. Pancreas
Which gland secretes estrogen and progesterone Ovaries
Which gland secretes testosterone Testes
Which gland produces thymosin and affects T cell production of the immune system Thymus Gland
Which gland produces melatonin and regulates the onset of puberty Pineal Gland
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