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endocrin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pineal gland | produce and secrete melatonin |
| Hypothalamus | coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, |
| Thyroid Gland | A pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development |
| Thymus | a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the front of the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and energy use |
| Adrenal Gland | the upper chest behind the breastbone (anterior mediastinum) that plays a critical role in the immune system |
| Pancreas | olcated on top of the kidneys that produce hormones regulating metabolism, stress response, blood pressure, and sexual development |
| Ovary | digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, which secrete into the blood the hormones insulin and glucagon |
| Testis | a pair of small, almond-shaped glands in the female reproductive system located on either side of the uterus in the lower abdomen |
| Hormone | the paired, egg-shaped male gonads located in the scrotum that serve as the primary reproductive glands |
| Endocrine System | essential chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream to regulate vital bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, reproduction, and mood. |
| Gland | network of glands and organs—including the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and pancreas—that produces and releases hormones directly into the bloodstream |
| Receptor Cell | an organ in the human or animal body which secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings. |
| Target Cell | specialized, membrane-bound proteins that act as receivers, detecting external chemical signals |
| Estorgen | abnormal red blood cells with a "bullseye" appearance—a central hemoglobin spot, a pale ring, and an outer hemoglobin r |
| Progesterone | a group of hormones that regulate female sexual development, |
| Testosterone | steroid hormone crucial for the reproductive system, preparing the uterus for pregnancy, and maintaining it if conception occurs. |
| insulin | primary male sex hormone responsible for male development and characteristics, |
| Cortisol | a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose |
| Adrenaline | steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate stress response |
| Vasopressin | a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing |
| Growth Hormone | a peptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary to regulate water retention, blood pressure, and vascular resistance |
| Positive Feedback Loop | somatotropin, is a protein produced by the pituitary gland that acts as a vital regulator of child growth, tissue repair, metabolism, and muscle/bone development |
| Negative Feedback Loop | a process that amplifies or reinforces a change in a system, driving it further away from its initial state. |
| Type 1 Diabetes | a self-regulating, deviation-reducing mechanism that counteracts changes to a system to maintain stability or a set point. |
| Type 2 Diabetes | an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to little or no insulin production |
| a chronic condition where the body develops insulin resistance and doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar, leading to high glucose levels |
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