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Endocrine system

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Compare and contrast nervous and endocrine systems   Nervous system controls body activities through the release of neurotransmitters at synapses and the endocrine system releases hormones through through interstitial fluid then into blood stream  
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How target cells and receptor sites allow hormones to function   Hormones influence target cells by binding to receptors  
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3 things that control hormone secretions   Signals from the nervous system Chemical changes in blood Other hormones  
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Relationship between hypothalamus and pituitary glands   The hypothalamus gland is the master of the pituitary gland  
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hGh iGf how they promote tissue growth and healing   Cells in liver, skeletal muscle, cartilage, bone, and other tissue secrete igf in blood stream or act locally  
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Ths and thr's impact on thyroid functions   Is simulated the synthesis of secretion in the thyroid gland  
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FHS and LH's impact ovulation in females   Development of ovarian follicles an starts ovulation  
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FHS and LH'S impact on male reproductive system   FSH stimulates sperm production in testes LH stimulates testes to secrete testosterone  
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Oxytocins help in delivering babies   Targets uterus and breasts enhances contractions  
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Presence an absence of adh effect urine   Causes kidney to retain water decreasing urine volume  
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Prolactin, PRH, oxytocin make breast feeding possible   Prolactin initiates and maintained milk production PRH releases prolactin Oxytocin stimulates milk ejection  
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Thyroid gland location   Just below the larynx  
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Thyroid hormones impact body's metabolism   Increase basal metabolic rate and exert effects throughout the body  
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Calcitonin impacts bones remodeling process   Can decrease calcium and inhibiting the action of osteoclasts  
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Glucagon and insulin manipulate blood sugar levels   Glucagon increase blood glucose level and insulin pushes glucose into cells  
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5 functions of cortisol   •protein breakdown •glucose formation •breakdown of triglycerides •anti-inflammatory effects •depression of immune responses  
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine keep body safe from harm   Adrenaline and noradrenalin fight or flight instincts  
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4 functions of estrogen and progesterone   Regulate minstrel cycle, maintain pregnancy prepare mammary glands an produce sex hormones  
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