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endocrine system
glands and their secretions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pineal | the gland that plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism |
| parathyroid | Increases blood levels of calcium (stimulates breakdown of bone and rate at which calcium is removed from urine and absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract) |
| islets of langerhans | Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, glucagon, and other hormones; also called the pancreatic islets. |
| thyroid | Endocrine gland that helps regulate the rate of metabolism |
| pancreas | Digestive organ that regulates the hormones Insulin and Glucagon |
| testes | Male sex glands or gonads that produce the male sex cells - sperm |
| ovaries | Glands that produce the egg cells and hormones |
| uterus | A hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of the female, in which the embryo is nourished and develops before birth |
| insulin | A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of sugar in the body. |
| glucagon | A hormone secreted by the pancreatic alpha cells that increases blood glucose concentration |
| diabetes mellitus | A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone required for the metabolism of sugar |
| pituitary | Known as the master gland. Located in the brain and is the size of a pea. Produces hormones that regulate gorwth, development of the reproductive strucuters, and the function of the reproductive organs throughout ones life span. |
| endocrine system | Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. |
| gland | A group of cells that secrete fluid to be used elsewhere in the body. |
| thyroxine | Hormone secreted from the thyroid gland that promotes growth and development; increases metabolic rate in cells |
| metabolism | Chemical reactions in living organisms that are necessary to maintain life |
| epinephrine | A hormone of the adrenal gland that modulates the stress response. Also known as adrenaline |
| hormones | Chemical messengers, mostly those manufactured by the endocrine glands, that are produced in one tissue and affect another |
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