 | Term | Definition |
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hypothalmus |
endocrine system reports to this |
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hormonal |
type of response nervous system uses |
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hormones |
internal secretions that are chemical messengers of the endocrine system |
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receptor sites |
target cells have these: where the hormone locks onto it |
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negative |
type of feedback system: called this because the stimulus creates an opposite response |
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hypothalmus gland |
pituitary gland extends from this GLAND |
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pituitary |
has 2 lobes: anterior and posterior |
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anterior |
lobe also known as adenohypophysis |
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posterior |
lobe known as neurohypophysis |
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adrenocorticotropic |
ACTH |
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human growth hormone |
hGH |
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thyroid stimulating hormone |
TSH |
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follicle stimulating hormone |
FSH |
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Luteinizing hormone |
LH |
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prolactin |
PRL |
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melanocyte stimulating hormone |
MSH |
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pineal |
gland that produces melatonin which makes us sleep |
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calcitonin |
secreted by thyroid: decreases blood calium levels |
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pth |
secreted by parathyroid: increases blood calcium levels |
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thymus gland |
located behind sternum: reaches it's max. size at puberty then atrophies |
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adrenal gland |
located on top of kidneys: has 2 sections - adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla |
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aldosterone |
secreted by adrenal cortex: regulates electrolytes |
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cortisol |
adrenal cortex secretion that acts as an antiinflammatory |
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androgen |
adrenal cortex secretion that promotes secondary male characteristics |
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pancreas |
located below stomach, has cells called islets of langerhans: secretes insulin and glucogen |
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epinephrine |
secreted by adrenal medulla: fight or flight |
