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Chapter 7

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Main signal senders are the endocrine glands Hypothalamus,pituitary,thyroid, parathyroid,adrenal,pancreas and gonads
Signal makers and senders of the endocrine system are called Glands
Two parts: anterior(front) Posterior (back) Pituitary gland
Makes hormones (T3 & T4) that affects metabolism Thyroid gland
Located front part of neck, resting below the Adam's apple Thyroid gland
Sits under stomach, both an endocrine gland and a gastrointestinal organ Pancreas
Lies on top of kidneys Adrenal gland
Adrenal gland makes fight or flight hormone called Adrenaline
Digestive organ and an endocrine organ Pancreas
Makes 3 important hormones T3,T4, calcitonin Thyroid
High glucose level Hyperglycemia
Low glucose level Hypoglycemia
Normal glucose level Euglycemia
Substance like sugar and ketone can be found in Urine
Two general fluids that can be checked to see results of hormones Blood and urine
Tumor is benign Adenoma
Tumor is malignant Adenocarcinoma
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