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NAU Endocrine System, Blood

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In Latin, means "acorn"   Glands  
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Types of glands according to their secretions destinations   Endocrine and Exocrine Glands  
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External glands, secrete products to exit the cell or body OR go into the lumen of another organ.   Exocrine Glands  
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Internal glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to reach target cells. These glands and their hormones help regulate how the body works-its metabolism   Endocrine Glands  
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Chemical messengers that literally " to arouse, to set into motion, or urge on"   Hormones  
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2 classes of hormones   Non-steroids and Steroids  
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Non-steroid classifications   Amines, Protein, Glycoproteins, Peptides and Prostaglandins  
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Steroid classifications   Sex hormones and Adrenal cortex secretions  
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Derived from the amino acid tyrosine-epinephrine and norepinephrine OR adrenaline or noradrenaline   Amines  
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Composed of long chains of amino acids. PTH-parathyroid, GH-Growth Hormone and PRL-prolactin   Protein  
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Proteins joined to carbohydrates. FSH-Folicle stimulating , LH- Lutenizing and TSH- Thyroid stimulating Hormones, all found in anterior portion of pituitary gland.   Glycoproteins  
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Short chains of amino acids. ADH-Antidiuretic, OT-Oxytocin, TRH-Thyroptin releasing, SS- Somatostantin and GnRH-Gonadotropin releasing   Peptides  
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Fatty acids produced in a wide variety of cells all over the body.   Prostaglandins  
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Amino acid compounds that do NOT dissolve in lipids   Non-Steroidal Hormones  
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Lipid based derived from cholesterol that dissolves in lipids.   Steroids  
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The cells that the hormones will be acting upon.   Target cells  
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Sequence of Non-Steroidal Hormone Using Cyclic AMP Steps 1-3   1. Endocrine gland secretes hormone 2. Body fluid carries hormone to its target cell. 3. Hormone combines w/ receptor site on membrane of its target cell, activating G protein (messenger)  
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Sequence of Non-Steroidal Hormone Using Cyclic AMP Steps 4-6   4. G protein then activates adenylate cyclase (integral protein) with its active site facing inside the cell. 5. Adenylate cyclase functions to remove the 2 phosphate groups from ATP converting it into cyclic AMP 6. Cyclic AMP activates protein kinases  
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Sequence of Non-Steroidal Hormone Using Cyclic AMP Steps 7-8   7. These enzymes collectively change the metabolic processes within the cell. 8. Resulting in the hormone's effects (ie secretion of product)  
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Sequence of Steroid Hormone Action. Steps 1-3   1. Endocrine gland secretes steroid hormone to be carried via blood to target cell. 2. Steroid hormone diffuses through the target cell membrane & enters cytoplasm or nucleus 3. Hormone combines w/a receptor site molecule in the cytoplasm or nucleus.  
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Sequence of Steroid Hormone Action. Steps 4-6   4. Steroid hormone-receptor complex binds to DNA & promotes transcription of messenger RNA. 5. Messenger RNA enters the cytoplasm & directs protein synthesis. 6. Newly synthesized proteins produce hormone's specific effects.  
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The control source that brings conditions back to normal, effectors gradually reduce until they shut down   Negative Feedback  
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Negative Feedback Steps   1. Hormonal Stimulus 2. Neutral Stimulus 3. Humoral Stimulus  
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RH (Releasing hormone) from the hypothalamus releases hormones from the anterior portion of the pituitary gland (trophic-"nourishment" hormones) In this case. Nourishment = Stimulation   Hormonal Stimulus  
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Trophic also known as   Stimulate to release  
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Nervous system directly stimulates some glands. Ex: Adrenal Medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine OR adrenaline and noradrenaline   Neutral Stimulus  
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High blood levels of a given hormone (or its predecessors or products) serve to "turn off" or inhibit further section of that hormone.   Humoral Stimulus  
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Means blood   Humoral  
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Endocrine Glands   1. Pituitary 2. Thyroid 3. Parathyroids 4. Adrenal Medulla 5. Adrenal Cortex 6. Pancreatic Islets 7. Pineal Gland  
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2 Lobes of the Pituitary Gland   Anterior Lobe and Posterior Lobe  
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Hormones of the Anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland   GH-Growth Hormone, FSH-Follicle Stimulating Hormone, PRL-Prolactin, LH-Luteinizing hormone and ICSH- Reproductive Hormones, TSH- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone  
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Hormones that contains FSH and LH   ICSH  
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Hormones of the Posterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland   ADH-Antidiuretic hormone and Oxycytocin  
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Master gland, effects other glands   Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis  
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Lobe in which hormones are produced in the hypothalamus and stored here   Posterior Lobe  
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Frontal lobe of pituitary gland   Anterior Lobe  
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Is H-shaped, located in the throat, regulates calcium in the bone   Thyroid  
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4 tiny little glands on the thyroid gland, shaped like top hats.   Parathyroids  
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Hormones in the inner portion of the gland, located on top of the kidneys   Adrenal Medulla  
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Makes up the bulk of the adrenal gland, located on the kidneys   Adrenal Cortex  
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Where the endocrine hormones of the pancreas are locatd   Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans  
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Melatonin hormone details   Found in Pineal gland, involved with bio-rhythms, deals with mood swings, sexual desires and sleep cycles  
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Tropical hormones details   Found in hypothalamus, regulates other hormones and id not regulated by anything  
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Oxytocin hormone details   Found in posterior portion of the pituitary gland, Provides uterus contractions and milk "let down". Regulated by hypothalamus in response to uterine stretching & suckling  
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ADH- Antidiuretic hormone details   Is a peptide and non-steroidal. Found in posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, Gives water retention and constriction of the blood vessels. Regulated by hypothalamus to balance water and salt  
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Antidiuretic is also known as   Vasopressin  
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GH-Growth hormone details   Is a protein, non-steroidal, found in anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, involves growth, regulated by the Hypothalamus  
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PRL-Prolactin hormone details   Found in anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates milk production and is regulated by the hypothalamus  
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FSH- Follicle stimulating hormone details   Found in anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, causes female to release egg, production of sperm and ova. Regulated by the hypothalamus  
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LH- Lutenizing hormone details   Is a glycoprotein, non-steroidal. Found in anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Stimulates testes for sperm reproduction, and ovaries. Found in hypothalamus.  
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TSH-Thyroid stimulating hormone details   Found in anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Stimulates thyroid. Regulated by the hypothalamus and thyroxine.  
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ACTH- Adrenocorticotropic hormone details   Found in anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids. Regulated by hypothalamus and Glucocorticoids  
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T4- Thyroxine and T3-Triiodothyronine hormone details   Found in thyroid. Stimulates metabolism by increasing physical and mental activities. Regulated by TSH- Thyroid stimulating hormone  
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Calcitonin or Thyrocalcitonin hormone details   Found in thyroid. Reduces blood calcium levels. Regulated by calcium in blood.  
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PTH-Parathyroid hormone details   Found in parathyroid. Raises blood calcium levels Regulated by calcium in blood.  
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Thymosin hormone details   Found in thymus. Programs "T" lymphocyctes. Unknown regulation  
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Is located behind sternum and in front of the heart. Is active childhood for metabolism and only lymphatic activities as an adult   Thymus  
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Makes up Adrenal hormones   Adrenal Medulla and Adrenal Cortex  
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Epinephrine & Norepinephrine OR Adrenaline and noradrenaline hormone details   Found in Adrenal Medulla. Raises blood glucose , increases rate of metabolism, constricts certain blood vessels. Regulated by sympathetic division of nervous system.  
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Epinephrine & Norepinephrine OR Adrenaline and noradrenaline are also called   Catecholamines  
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Glucocorticoids hormone details   Found in adrenal cortex. Raises blood glucose. Regulated by ACTH- Adrenocortico-Tropic  
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Metabolizes sugar   Gluococorticoids  
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Mineralocorticoids or Aldoesterone hormone details   Found in adrenal cortex. Promotes reabsorption of Sodium and Potassium in kidneys. Regulated by changes in blood volume or pressure; the sodium and potassium levels in blood  
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Sex hormones   Found in adrenal cortex.  
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Insulin hormone details   Beta cells. Found in Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans. Reduces blood glucose. Regulated by glucose levels in blood.  
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Glucagon hormone details   Alpha cells. Found in Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans. Raises blood glucose. Regulated by glucose levels in blood.  
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Somatostatin hormone details   Delta cells. Found in Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans. Inhibits secretion of Glucagons and insulin. Unknown regulation.  
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Androgen hormone details   Found in Gonads and testes. Stimulates sexual maturation. Regulated by FSH and LH.  
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Estrogen hormone details   Found in ovaries. Stimulates sexual maturation. Regulated by FSH and LH  
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Progesterone hormone details   Found in ovaries. Promotes growth of uterine lining. Regulated by FSH and LH.  
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2 types of Stress   Physical and physiological stress  
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Threatens tissues directly, anything that affects us physically, sick or hurt   Physical stress  
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Results from thoughts about real or imagined dangers, personal losses, unpleasant social interactions or the lack thereof or any threatening factors.   Psychological Stress  
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Functions of the blood 1-5   1. Gas transport 2.Nutrient, electrolyte & vitamin transport to cells 3. Waste transport from cells 4. Hormone transport from production site to target 5. Keep body pH balanced  
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Functions of the blood 6-9   6. Regulates tissue fluid 7. Heat transportation 8. Carries cells & antibodies to fight infection 9. Carries binding proteins that prevent coagulation  
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2 divisions of blood   Plasma and formed elements  
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Straw or yellowish color of the fluid portion of the circulating blood   Plasma  
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Blood consists of:   Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma  
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Plasma consists of:   Albumin, Clotting Factors, Antibodies and Compliment  
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Protein responsible for for maintaining the osmotic pressure in the blood, produced in the liver.   Albumin  
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Aids in coagulation and is produced in the liver   Clotting factors  
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Fights infections, produced by certain white blood cells   Antibodies  
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A group of enzymes that aid antibodies in their fight against infection.   Complement  
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Makes up formed elements:   Erythrocytes or Red blood cells; Leukocytes or White blood cells and Platelets  
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Red cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. Lives for 90 days.   Red blood cells or Erythrocytes  
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White cells that protect against infection.   White blood cells or Leukocytes  
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Diseases caused by an overgrowth of white blood cells or leukocytes.   Lupus or leukemia  
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2 categories of Leukocyctes   Granulocytes and Agranulocytes  
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White blood cells that have a granular cytoplasm   Granulocytes  
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White blood cells that have a nongranular cytoplasm   Agranulocytes  
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Types of granulocytes   Neutophils, Eosinophils and Basophils  
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Fine cytoplasmic granules, has a lobed nucleus, is lavender colored, first to arrive at the site of an infection.   Neutophils  
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Pink or red colored, has course cytoplasmic granules, moderates allergic reactions and defends against parasitic worm infestations.   Eosinophils  
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Deep blue colored, fewer irregularly shaped cytoplasmic granules, releases histamine, which promotes inflammation and heparin, which inhibits blood clotting, thus increasing blood flow to injured tissues.   Basophils  
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Types of agranulocytes   Monocytes and Lymphocytes  
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Largest blood cells, leaves the bloodstream to become macrophages that phagotizes bacteria, dead cells and other debris in tissues.   Monocytes  
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Slightly larger than erythrocytes, T-cells and B-cells, both important in immunity.   Lymphocytes  
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Directly attacks microorganisms, tumor cells and transported cells   T cells  
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Produces antibodies which are proteins that attack foreign molecules.   B cells  
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Cell fragments that participate in blood clotting, cells do not have nuclei or DNA.   Thrombocytes or platelets  
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Hemostaisis- Blood stoppage may occur by ways 1-2   1. Blood vessel spasm-vasospasm-vasoconstriction 2.Platelet plug formation- utilizing platelets & collagen fibers.  
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Hemostaisis- Blood stoppage may occur by ways 3-4   3. Extrinsic clotting- blood contacts damaged vessel walls or tissues outside blood vessels. 4. Intrinsic clotting mechanism- when blood comes into contact with something other than smooth epithelial tissue initiating clotting from inside the vessel.  
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Ways to prevent clotting or coagulation:   1. Smooth lining of blood vessel 2. Postscyclin 3. Fibrin threads 4. Antithrombin in fibers 5. Heparin  
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Prevents clotting by inhibiting platelets from attaching to blood vessel walls   Postacyclin  
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Prevents clotting by absorbing thrombin   Fibrin thread  
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Prevents clotting by interfering with thrombin action   Antithrombin in plasma  
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Prevents clotting by cells being located predominately in the liver and lungs, interferes with the formation of prothrombin activator.   Heparin  
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Indicates the type of antigen or marker located on the surface of a Red blood celles   A, B, AB, O  
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Is a universal donor, lack A and B antigens   O  
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Is the universal acceptor   AB  
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Steps 1-4 of the life cycle of a red blood cell   1. Hemoatopoiesis-formation begins in the epiphysis of bone. 2. Hemocytoblasts stem cells-origin of all formed cells. 3. Myeloid cell formation- gives rise to reticulocytes 4. Reticulocytes unable to synthesize proteins, grow or divide.  
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Steps 5-7 of the life cycle of a red blood cell   5. Rbc's age, becoming rigid, & begin to fragment & fall apart 6. Damaged or worn out rbc's rupture when passing through liver or spleen. 7. Macrophages phagotizes units, sending bilirubin & heme to liver to recycle as platelets.  
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Step 8 of the life cycle of a red blood cell   8. Negative feedback is controlled by erythropoietin in response to oxygen levels. If enough cells are destroyed, oxygen levels will drop and the hormone will stimulate hematopoiesis to begin again.  
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