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| A complex chemical substance produced in one part or organ of the body and having a special regulatory effect on the activity of an organ or group of cells in another part. |
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| Another term for the pituitary gland. |
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| What the pituitary gland is sometimes referred to as. |
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| Another term for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. |
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| Another term for the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. |
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| Anterior lobe of pituitary gland functions. |
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| Secretes hormones that effect bone, adrenal cortex, thyroid, testis/ovary, and mammary glands. |
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| Posterior lobe of pituitary gland releases what two hormones? |
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| Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin (OT) is secreted by this. |
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| ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone) |
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| Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids. |
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-FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
-LH (luteinizing hormone)
-ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) |
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| GH (Growth Hormone)/hGH/STH |
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| Stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle; converts proteins to glucose. |
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| Thyrotropin (TSH/thyroid-stimulating hormone) |
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| Stimulates thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones. |
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| Stimulates milk production in the breast. |
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| ADH (Antidiuretic hormone) |
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| Stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water and return it to circulation. Also a vasoconstrictor (results in higher blood pressure) |
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| Stimulates muscles of the uterus during delivery and mammary ducts during feeding. |
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-Regulates metabolism
-regulates normal growth and development
-controls amount of calcium deposited into bone. |
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| Regulates the amount of calcium in the bloodstream |
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| Thyroxine (T4) (Tetraiodothyronine) |
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| Increases cell metabolism |
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| Increases cell metabolism |
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| Secretes PTH in response to a low level of calcium in the blood. |
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| PTH (parathyroid hormone) |
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| Simulates release of calcium from bone and results in calcium reabsorption by the kidneys and digestive system. |
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| Parts or the adrenal gland |
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| Adrenal cortex (external) and adrenal medulla (internal). |
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Gland that secretes steroids:
-glucocorticoids
-sex hormones
-mineralocorticoids
-dopamine
-epinephrine
-norepinephrine |
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| Hormone also called "cortisol" |
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| respond to stress and have antiinflammitory properties. |
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| Mineralocorticoids/aldosterone |
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| regulate blood volume, blood pressure, and electrolytes. |
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| Dilates arteries and increased production of urine, blood pressure, and cardiac rate. |
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| Dilates bronchi, increases heart rates, raises blood pressure, dilates pupils, and elevates blood sugar levels. |
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| Norepinephrine/noradrenaline |
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| Increases heart rate and blood pressure and elevates blood sugar levels for energy use. |
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| Exocrine and endocrine function of Pancreas |
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Exocrine: release digestive enzymes into small intestines.
Endocrine: regulate level of glucose in the blood by stimulating the liver. |
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| produce the hormone glucagon, which increases the level of glucose in the blood when levels are low. |
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| secrete Insulin, which decreases the level of glucose in the blood when levels are high. |
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| needed to transport glucose out of the bloodstream and into cells. |
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| Found in the blood when proteins are broken down, in the absence of glucose in the cells. |
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| Thymus gland location and function |
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| Located in the mediastinum; releases thymosin which is responsible for stimulating key cells in the immune response. |
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| Pineal body location and function |
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| Located in the center of the brain; secretes melatonin. |
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