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endocrine system galen

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show autocrine communication  
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when a cell comunicates only with the cells closest to it   show
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when a cell communicates by releasing chemicals into the blood or lymph   show
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factors in blood or lymph that stimulate a gland   show
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when a neuron stimulates an endocrine gland   show
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show hormonal stimuli  
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show amino acid based hormones  
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hydrophophobic(can't disolve in blood or lymph), must bind to an amphipathic molecule(a chaparone)can dissolve intot eh cell membrane, binds to intercellular receptor to initiate response   show
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show hormone specificity  
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once a hormone binds to a receptor it does not stay attached, but bounces on and off   show
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the bonding strength of a hormone   show
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show hypothalamus  
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show anterior pituitary  
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show TSH thyroid stimulating hormone  
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function: stimulates sex cell production(eggs or sperm) target organ: gonads release stimulated by: gonadotropin releasing hormone(GnRH) from the hypothalamus   show
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show LH leutinizing hormone  
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show adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH)  
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show growth hormone(GH)  
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show prolactin  
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show vasopressin, oxytocin  
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function: regulation of water concentration target organ: kidneys release is stimulated by: neurons from the hypothalamus   show
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function: stimulating milk ejection and uterus contraction target organ: mammary glands and uterus release is stimulated by: neurons from the ypothalamus   show
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thyroid releases two important hormones   show
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function:inhibits calcium entry into the blood from the intestine and other sources. The overall result is reduction of blood calcium levels Target organ: intestine, kidney, bone release is stimulated by: high blood calcium levels   show
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show thyroxine(T3andT4)  
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show parathyroid gland  
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function: promotes calcium entry into the blood target organ:intestine, kidney, bone release is stimulated by: low blood calcium levels   show
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show adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex  
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show epinephrine and norepinephrine  
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show adrenal cortex  
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function: regulates ion and water balance target organ: kidneys release is initiated by: ACTH from the anterior pituitary   show
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show cortisol  
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made and released by the pancreas function: allows entry of glucose into cells target organ: liver, muscle, fat release is initiated by: high blood glucose levels   show
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made and released by the pancreas function: promotes the creation and release of glucose from teh cells target organ: liver release is initiated by: low blood glucose levels   show
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produced by the testes function: aids in the development of male sexual characteristics target organ: muscle, bone brain, and many other regions release is stimulated by: LH from the anterior pituitary   show
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show estrogen  
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show melatonin  
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