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Endocrine system

endocrine and reproductive system

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What regulates all processes occurring in the body (reproductive,growth) via hormones? Endocrine System
It is a chemical messenger that are secreted into and carried by the blood stream;travel to individual target cells;and bind to specific receptors on the cells to alter its activity. Hormones
What is the master gland and is a major endocrine organ that's comprised of posterior and anterior lobes? Pituitary Gland
What hormone initiates uterine contraction during labor? Oxytocin
What vasopressin, stimulates the re absorption of water from the collecting tubes? Anti diuretic hormone (ADH)
What is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck in front of the trachea.It produces the thyroid hormones and calcitonin? Thyroid Gland
What increase metabolic rate, or oxygen consumption in most cells of the body? Thyroid Hormones
What are tiny glands embedded in the back of the thyroid gland that secretes parathyroid hormone, which is important in calcium and phosphate regulation? Parathyroid Gland
What is triangular shaped glands located on top of each kidney. Each gland is made up of two endocrine glands, the outer adrenal cortex and the inner adrenal medulla? Adrenal Glands
What secretes the glucocoticoids,mineralocorticoids and androgen's? Outer Adrenal Cortex
What secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine? Inner Adrenal Medulla
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