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Endocrine System
Test Prep For Endocrine System
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Biology
12th Grade
04/18/2013

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Melatonin
Definition
Manages Circadian rhythm and life cycle. Created in the pineal gland.
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Tropics
Definition
Tropics control other glands and control pituitary function. Created in the hypothalmus
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ADH/Vasopressin
Definition
Causes body to retain water. Created by Posterior pituitary. negative feedback with cardiac peptide
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Oxytocin
Definition
Stimulates milk release and uterine contraction. Created by the posterior pituitary. Positive feedback with Prolactin.
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ACHT (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Definition
Stimulates adrenal gland to release cortisone. Created by anterior pituitary.
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Prolactin
Definition
Stimulates Milk production. Created by posterior pituitary. Positive feedback with oxytocin.
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Growth Hormone (GH)
Definition
Stimulates bone growth. Created by posterior pituitary.
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LH (Leutenizing hormone)
Definition
Makes progesterone or aids sperm development. Created by posterior pituitary.
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TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Definition
Stimulated thyroid gland. Created in posterior pituitary.
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FSh (Follicle stimulating hormone)
Definition
Aids egg maturation or produces sertoli cells (Sperm mommies) Created by anterior pituitary.
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Thyroxine
Definition
Controls metabolism (weight, cellular energy etc.) Made by thyroid)
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Calcitonin
Definition
Keeps calcium in bones. Created by thyroid
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Parathormone
Definition
Absorption of calcium from food for blood clotting and muscle contraction. Created in the parathyroids.
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Thymosin
Definition
T-Cell maturation and specialization. Created by the thymus.
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Cardiac Peptide
Definition
Releases salt from the body; lowering blood pressure. Created by the heart.
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Insulin (beta)
Definition
Uptake of glucose by cells; lowering blood sugar. Created by the pancreas
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Glucagon (Alpha)
Definition
Converts glycogen to glucose in the liver. Created in the pancreas.
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Gastrin
Definition
Stimulates release of gastric juice. Produced in the stomach
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Secretin
Definition
Stimulates release of pancreatic enzymes and buffers. Produced in the duodenum
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Cholecytostokinin
Definition
Stimulates bile production by the gall bladder. Produced by the duodenum.
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Adrenaline/epinephrine
Definition
Stimulates sympathetic nervous system. Produced by the medulla.
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Noradrenaline/norepinephrine
Definition
Calms body after epinephrine intake. Produced by medulla.
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Glucocorticoids (Cortisol)
Definition
Increased nutrient uptake and use by cells. Made in the cortex.
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Mineralcorticoide (Aldosterone)
Definition
Increase salt retention. Made in the cortex.
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Testosterone
Definition
Sperm Development/male characteristic development. Made in testis.
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Estrogen
Definition
Made by the ovaries. Aid in ovulation and female characteristics.
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Progesterone
Definition
Controls uterus. Pregnancy hormone. Creeated by ovaries.
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Types of tissue
Definition
Columnar/cuboidal
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Protein based
Definition
Fast, -ine, Sits on top of cells. Use receptors.
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Fat based
Definition
Enter cells, last longer, slower, end in -one, enter nucleus
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Feedback Examples
Definition
Positive: Oxytocin and Prolactin
Negative: Insulin and Glucagon
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