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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypothalamus (Control Center) | Links the nervous system to the endocrine system Controls the pituitary gland Maintains homeostasis |
| Growth Hormone (GH) | AP: Stimulates growth of bones and tissues |
| Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | AP: Stimulates thyroid to release thyroid hormones |
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | AP: Stimulates adrenal glands (cortisol release) |
| Prolactin (PRL) | AP: Milk production |
| Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | AP: Egg and sperm production |
| Luteinizing Hormone (LH) | AP: Ovulation and testosterone production |
| Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) | PP: Increases water reabsorption in kidneys |
| Oxytocin | PP: Uterine contractions and milk ejection |
| Thyroxine (T4) ★ Triiodothyronine (T3) ★ | TG: Increase metabolism, energy use, growth |
| Calcitonin | TG: Lowers blood calcium levels |
| Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) | PTG: Raises blood calcium levels |
| Epinephrine (Adrenaline) | AM: Fight-or-flight response |
| Norepinephrine | AM: Increases alertness and blood pressure |
| Cortisol | AC: Stress response, increases blood glucose |
| Aldosterone | AC: Regulates sodium, potassium, and water balance |
| Melatonin | Pineal: Regulates sleep–wake cycles (circadian rhythm) |
| Thymosin | Thymus: T-cell development (immune system) |
| Estrogen | Ovaries: Female secondary sex characteristics, menstrual cycle |
| Progesterone | Ovaries: Maintains uterine lining, supports pregnancy |
| Testosterone | Male secondary sex characteristics, sperm production |
| Erythropoietin (EPO) | Kidneys: Stimulates red blood cell production |
| Renin | Kidneys: Helps regulate blood pressure |
| Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) | Heart: Lowers blood pressure by increasing sodium excretion |
| Gastrin | Digestive Tract (Stomach): Stimulates stomach acid production |
| Secretin | Digestive Tract (Duodenum): Regulates pH and digestive juices |
| Area of Triangle | 1/2(base x height) |
| Area of Parallelogram | Base x Height |
| Area of Trapezoid | Area = (base 1 + base 2) x height/2 |
| Circumference of Circle | Pie x Diameter |
| Area of Circle | Pie x Radius^2 |
| Volume of Triangular Prism | 1/2(Base x Height x Length ) |
| Volume of Cylinder | Pie x Radius^2 x Height |
| Volume of Cone | (Pie x Radius^2 x Height )/3 |
| Volume of Rectangular Pyramid | (Length x Width x Height)/3 |
| Volume of Sphere | 4/3 x Pie x Radius^3 |
| 1 yard = | 3 feet or 36 inches |
| 1 mile is equal to | 1760 yards or 5,280 feet or 63,360 inches |
| 1 table spoon = | 3 teaspoons |
| 1 kg = | 2.2 pounds |
| 1 inch = | 2.54 inches |
| 1 meter = | 3.28 feet |
| 1 ounce = | 28.35 grams |
| 1 mile = | 1.6 kilometers |
| C to F | (C x 1.8) + 32 |
| 1 cup = | 8 fluid ounces |