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functions of the endocrine system
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-regualtion of volume, composition of body fluids, body metabolism, production of energy, and the activity of the reproductive system
-alters the activity of the cardiac muscles, smooth muscles, glands, and the immune system -continues our developement and growth |
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hormone properties
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exocrine-secretes into ducts which are connected to body cavities, organs, and outside the body
endocrine-secrete chemicals into interstitial fluid around them |
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6 endocrine glands
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-pituitary-
-thyroid- -parathyroid- -adrenal- -pineal- -thymus- |
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6 accessory endocrine glands
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-hypothalumus-
-pancreas- -testis, ovaries, placenta- -kidneys- -heart- -digestive tract- |
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Thymus hormone (1)
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thymosin
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Hypothalamus hormones (5)
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-thyrotropin releasing hormone-
-gonadotropin RH- -Prolactin RH or Inhibiting H- -growth hormone RH or IH- -corticotropin RH- |
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Pituitary Hormones (8)
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-Thyroid stimulating-
-follicle stimulating- -luteinizing- -prolactin- -growth- -adrenocorticltropic- -antidiuretic- -oxytocin- |
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Thyroid Hormone (1)
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thyroxine
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Parathyroid hormone (1)
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parathyroid
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Adrenal Hormones (5)
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-adrenaline/epinephrine-
-noreadrenaline/norepinephrine- -aldosterone- -glucocorticoids- -androgens- |
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Pineal Hormone (1)
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melatonin
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Thymus Hormone (1)
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thymosin
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Pancreas Hormones (2)
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-insulin-
-glucagon- |
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Testi, Ovaries Hormones (2)
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testis-testosterone
ovaries- estrogen and progesterone |
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Kidney Hormones (2)
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-calcitrol-
-renin- |
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Heart Hormone (1)
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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
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Digestive Tract Hormones (3)
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-gastrin-
-cholecystokinin- gastric inhibitory peptide- |
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pituitary
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the master gland
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thymus
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-for immunity
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pituitary gland
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the master gland
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thyroid gland
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-maintains metabolism levels
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parathyroid gland
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-regulates blood calcium levels
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adrenal gland
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-prepares the body for physical activity
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pineal gland
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-influences sleep patterns
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-hypothalumus
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-secretes hormones thru the anterior pituitary then into the blood
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kidneys
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-regulates blood pressure, blood volume, blood composition, and blood PH
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heart
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-for this system it regulates sodium levels
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digestive tract
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-hormones slow down digestion to allow more breakdown and absorption of nutrients
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thymus
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-for immunity
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pituitary gland
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the master gland
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thyroid gland
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-maintains metabolism levels
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parathyroid gland
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-regulates blood calcium levels
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adrenal gland
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-prepares the body for physical activity
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pineal gland
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-influences sleep patterns
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-hypothalumus
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-secretes hormones thru the anterior pituitary then into the blood
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kidneys
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-regulates blood pressure, blood volume, blood composition, and blood PH
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heart
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-for this system it regulates sodium levels
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digestive tract
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-hormones slow down digestion to allow more breakdown and absorption of nutrients
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thymus
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-for immunity
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pituitary gland
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the master gland
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thyroid gland
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-maintains metabolism levels
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parathyroid gland
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-regulates blood calcium levels
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adrenal gland
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-prepares the body for physical activity
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pineal gland
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-influences sleep patterns
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-hypothalumus
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-secretes hormones thru the anterior pituitary then into the blood
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kidneys
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-regulates blood pressure, blood volume, blood composition, and blood PH
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heart
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-for this system it regulates sodium levels
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digestive tract
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-hormones slow down digestion to allow more breakdown and absorption of nutrients
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thymus
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-for immunity
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pituitary gland
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the master gland
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thyroid gland
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-maintains metabolism levels
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parathyroid gland
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-regulates blood calcium levels
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adrenal gland
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-prepares the body for physical activity
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pineal gland
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-influences sleep patterns
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-hypothalumus
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-secretes hormones thru the anterior pituitary then into the blood
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kidneys
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-regulates blood pressure, blood volume, blood composition, and blood PH
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heart
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-for this system it regulates sodium levels
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digestive tract
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-hormones slow down digestion to allow more breakdown and absorption of nutrients
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pancrease
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-increase the uptake of glucose and break down of glucogen
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testies, ovaries, placenta
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-reproduction and health of placenta
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thymosin
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stimulates the synthesis and development of lymphocytes
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follical stimulating hormone
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-sperm developement
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luteinizing hormonw
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-stimulates ovulation and male testosterone secretion
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prolactin
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-regulates breast milk production
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adrenocorticoltropic hormone
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-controls secretion of adrenal glands
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antidiuretic hormone
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controls water balance
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oxytocin
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helps produce milk ejection and transport sperm
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thyroxine hormone
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regulates metabolism, growth, and development and the activity of the nervous system
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adrenaline/epinephrine
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FIGHT
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noradrenaline/norepinephrine
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FLIGHT
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aldosterone
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hormone to conserve salt and water
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glucocorticoids
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hormone to increase the formation of glucose and glycogen in the liver
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androgen
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hormone to exert a masculanized effect
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melatonin
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increase during sleep, decrease during the day
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thymosin
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stimulates the synthesis and development of lymphocytes
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insulin
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-increases the storage of carbs, protein, and fats
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glucogen
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-takes glucose (stored sugar) into blood stream
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calcitrol
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-for homeostasis
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renin
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-regulates blood pressure and blood volume-
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atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
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targets the kidney where it promotes sodium excretion which drecreases blood pressure
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gastrin
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-hormone that helps break down food
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Cholecystokinin (CCK)
Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) |
allow time for lipids to be digested and absorbed in the intestines
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