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Endocrine glands   ductless glands that secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream.  
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Hormones   chemical catalysts  
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A chemical catalyst causes   a reaction to occur  
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Hormones   help maintain the body's internal environment within certain narrow ranges.  
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Homeostasis   is the balancing act of hormones.  
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The pituitary gland is located   at the base of the brain  
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The pituitary is the size   of a pea.  
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The pituitary gland is AKA   hypophysis or "master gland".  
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The pituitary gland (hypophysis) is called the "master gland" because   its hormones control the functions of many other endocrine glands.  
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The pituitary gland (hypophysis) AKA the "master gland" is controlled by the   hypothalamus (wife).  
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The pituitary gland is divided into two sections called the   anterior and posterior lobes.  
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The anterior (front) lobe produces:   GH which stands for growth hormone  
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Growth hormone (GH) stimulates cell metabolism causing   cells to divide (replicate) and increase in size.  
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Significant amounts of growth hormone (GH) is secreted until the age of   20.  
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Insufficient amounts of growth hormone (GH) can cause   dwarfism.  
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A synthetic growth hormone (GH) is called   Humatrope AKA somatropin.  
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Excessive amounts of growth hormone (GH) can cause   giantism.  
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TSH stands for   thyroid stimulating hormone  
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is AKA   thyrotropin or T7.  
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) AKA thyrotropin or T7   stimulates the thyroid to produce its hormones.  
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ACTH stands for   adrenocorticotropic hormone.  
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the   adrenal glands to produce their hormones.  
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MSH stands for   melanocyte stimulation hormone.  
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Melanocyte stimulation hormone (MSH)   stimulates the melanocytes to produce the skin pigment melanin.  
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A hereditary disorder characterized by an absence of melanin is called   albinism.  
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FSH stands for   follicle stimulating hormone.  
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)   stimulates the ovaries to start the maturation process of a follicle (oocyte)into an ovum.  
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)   stimulates the testes to create spermatozoa (spermatogenesis).  
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LH stands for   leuteinizing hormone.  
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Leuteinizing hormone (LH)   stimulates ovulation,  
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Leuteinizing hormone (LH)   stimulates the production of progesterone to maintain pregnancy, and  
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Leuteinizing hormone (LH)   stimulates the production of testosterone in males.  
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Lactogenic hormone AKA prolactin   stimulates the production of milk AKA lactation.  
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The posterior (back) lobe of the pituitary produces   ADH which stands for antiduretic hormone AKA vasopressin.  
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Antidiuretic hormones (ADH)   stimulates the kidneys to conserve water.  
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Insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is called   diabetes insipidus (DI)  
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Diabetes insipidus (DI) causes   polyuria and polydipsia.  
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A synthetic antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is called   pitressin AKA vasopressin.  
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The posterior (back) lobe of the pituitary also produces   OT which stands for oxytocin.  
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Oxytocin (OT)   stimulates the uterus to contract during labor.  
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A synthetic oxytocin (OT) is called   pitocin AKA "Pit drip".  
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Oxytocin (OT) is also known as the   binding hormone.  
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Binding refers to   male-female and mother-neonate bonding.  
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The thyroid gland is located on the   right and left sides of the trachea (windpipe) just inferior to the larynx (vocal chords).  
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) AKA thyrotropin or T7 produced by the pituitary (hypophysis) stimulates the thyroid gland to produce   T4 AKA thyroxine, T3 AKA triiodothyronine and calcitonin.  
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T3 and T4 are both commonly referred to as   thyroxine.  
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T3 and T4 (thyroxine) are responsible for the regulation of   carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.  
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Metabolism refers to the rate at which the body   utilizes (burns) energy.  
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Hyperthyroidism is called   Grave's disease.  
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Hypothyroidism is called   myxedema.  
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A synthetic thyroxine (T3 + T4) is called   Synthroid AKA levothyroxine.  
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Calcitonin is released from the thyroid when the   blood calcium (Ca) level rises.  
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Calcitonin causes the deposit of   calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) into the bones.  
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The parathyroid glands are located in the   posterior surface of the thyroid gland.  
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The parathyroid glands are the size of   raisins.  
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The parathyroid glands secrete   parathyroid hormone (PTH) AKA parathormone.  
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes osteocytes (bone cells) to   release stored calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) into the blood.  
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Release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) will occur when the   blood calcium (Ca)level falls.  
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The adrenal glands are located   just superior to the kidneys.  
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The adrenal glands are AKA   suprarenal glands.  
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The inner portion of the addrenal glands is called   the adrenal medulla.  
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The outer portion of the adrenal glands is called   the adrenal cortex.  
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The adrenal medulla produces   adrenaline AKA epineprine.  
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Adrenaline (epinephrine) contributes to the   "fight or flight" response.  
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The "fight or flight" response includes   1.The breakdown of glycogen (in the liver) to glucose. 2.Tachycardia (fast heart).3. Tachypnea (fast breathing).4. Bronchodilation (increased size of bronchi and bronchioles). 5. Hypertension (elevated bolld pressure (BP) 6. Pallor (paleness).  
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) released from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce the corticosteroids   1. cortisol AKA hydrocortisone 2. Aldosterone.  
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The actions of cortisol (hydrocortisone) include:   1. Helping the body cells use glucose and fat for energy. 2. Helps reduce inflammation. 3. Aids the body with stressful situations.  
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Aldosterone regulates the balance of   electrolytes (lytes).  
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The electrolytes (salts) include:   1. Sodium (Na). 2. Potassium (K). 3. Chloride (Cl). 4. Calcium (Ca). 5. Phosphorus (P).  
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Anabolic steroids, the type used by athletes, are synthetic versions of   testerone.  
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Conditions associated with anabolic steroid use includes:   1. Sudden death (MI, CVA). 2. Liver malignancies. 3. Aggressiveness ("roid rage"). 4. Psychosis.  
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Hypersecretion of cortisol is called   Cushing's disease.  
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Hyposecretion of cortisol is called   Addison's disease.  
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A synthetic cortisol is called   cortisone.  
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The pancreas is located   posterior to the stomach (retrogastric).  
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The function of the pancreas includes   the production of the hormones insulin and glucagon.  
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Insulin is secreted when the   blood sugar (BS) rises after eating a meal.  
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The insulin allows   the glucose (BS) to enter the cells.  
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When the glucose enters the cells the   blood sugar (BS) level will fall.  
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When the blood sugar (BS) falls too low the pancreas will secrete   glucagon.  
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Glucagon will stimulate the liver to   convert glycogen to glucose.  
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This action will cause the glucose (BS) to   rise.  
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A normal blood sugar (BS) is   1. 70-130 mg/dL before meals (a.c.). 2. Less than 180 mg/dL 2 hours after meals (p.c.).  
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Hyposecretion of insulin and/or the difficult utilization of glucose (insulin resistance) by the cells is called   diabetes mellitus (DM).  
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A synthetic insulin is called   Humulin.  
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