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Endocrine and Repro

VASOM Study Guide for Endocrine and Reproductive System

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Diabetes Insipidus Hyposecretion of ADH
Osteoporosis Hyposecretion of Estrogen
Hypercalcemia Hyposecretion of Calcitonin
The Posterior Pituitary Gland is AKA The neurohypophysis
A Hormone that stimulates another endocrine gland to grow and secrete it's hormones A Tropic Hormone
T3 and T4 cannot be released w/o this Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
ACTH is Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
This hormone stimulates the development of and egg follicle in women and sperm cells in men The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
This hormone stimulates the development of corpus luteum The Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
The function of the endocrine system Communication and control to maintain homeostasis
The glands that release their substances through ducts into cavities or onto surfaces Exocrine glands
This gland produces ADH and Oxytocin The Hypothalimus
Another name for tissue hormones Prostaglandins
This mechanism amplifies changes in response to a stimulus Positive Feedback Mechanism
Gland that produces most of the hormones in the endocrine system Anterior Pituitary Gland
Hormones that are released by the posterior Pituitary Gland ADH and Oxytocin
Hormone that stimulates breast development during pregnancy Prolactin
Hormone that affects the skin and the Adrenal Cortex Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
Hormone that promotes normal development of all body cells in children The Growth Hormone (GH)
Organ affected by ADH Kidneys
Organ(s) affected by Melatonin Ovaries and Optic Nerve
These protien hormones deliver to cell membrane receptors via "lock and key" mechanisms First Messengers
Class of hormones requiring a second messenger Protien Hormones
The "G" protien changes __?__ into cAMP ATP
A second messenger that delivers info inside the cell that regulates the cell's activities cAMP
Hypoglycemia Hypersecretion of Insulin
Hormone class that does not require a second messenger Steroid Hormone
Organ(s) affected by Thymosin All organs of the immune system
Organ(s) affected by Glucagon The Liver
Organ(s) affected by Oxytocin The Uterus and Breasts
Graves Disease is the: Hypersecretion of T3 and T4
The "stress effects" are caused by: Hypersecretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Increased water retention is caused by Hypersecretion of aldosterone (mineralocorticoids)
Hypersecretion of the APP releases too much Releasing and Inhibiting Hormones
The maculinizing hormone Testosterone
The 3 parts of sperm Head, Midpiece, and Tail
The Bulbourethral Gland is AKA The Cowper's Gland
An organ consisting of 2 dorsal columns called corpora cavernosa and 1 ventral column called corpus spongiosm The Penis
Sperm are formed in the Seminiferous Tubules
The primary organ of the female reproductive system The Ovaries
A woman's first period Menarche
Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions Oxytocin
The immature stage of a female sex cell Oocyte
The layers of the uterus from inside out Endometrium, Myometrium, and Perimetrium
Structure that releases mostly progesterone and small amounts of estrogen The Corpus Luteum
The 2 organs that produce androgens The Testes and Adrenal Cortex
The "Turkish Saddle" is AKA The Sella Tursica
The pine-cone shaped gland located in the brain The Pineal Gland
Structure that releases Chorionic Hormones The Placenta
Diabetes Mellitis is caused by Hyposecretion of insulin
Addison's Disease is caused by Hyopsecretion of Glucocorticoid Hormones (Cortisol)
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