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A&P 11 Unit 26 lab
Endocrine system
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/18/2011

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Term
Endocrine
Definition
hormones delivered to target cells by blood
Term
Paracrine
Definition
hormone released diffuses to its target cells through immediate extracellular space.
Term
Neuroendocrine
Definition
Hormone is produced and released by a neuron, delivered to target cells by blood.
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Autocrine
Definition
Hormone released feeds-back on the cell of origin.
Term
Growth Hormone is of the....
Definition
Anterior pituitary
Term
Growth Hormone:
Definition
body size, growth of muscle
Term
Thryoid-stimulating hormone is of the...
Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Term
Thyroid-Stimulating hormone:
Definition
growth and thyroid activity
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone is of the...
Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Term
Adrenocorticotropic hormone:
Definition
regulates endocrine activity of the adrenal gland.
Term
Prolactin is of the...
Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Term
Prolactin:
Definition
Breast development and lactation after child birth.
Term
Follicle-stimulating hormone is of the...
Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Term
Follicle-stimulating hormone:
Definition
gamete production and hormonal activity of the gonads.
Term
Luteinizing hormone is of the...
Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Term
Luteinizing hormone:
Definition
gamete production and hormonal activity of the gonads.
Term
Antidiuretic hormone is of the:
Definition
Posterior Pituitary
Term
Antidiuretic hormone:
ADH
Definition
Water reabsorption in the kidneys ie... conserve water; important for BP regulation.
Term
Oxytocin is of the....
Definition
Posterior Pituitary
Term
Oxytocin:
Definition
Stimulates uterine contractions during birth.
Term
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are of the
Definition
Thyroid gland
Term
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)
Definition
body metabolism and cellular oxidation.
Term
Parathyroid hormone is of the...
Definition
Parathyroid gland
Term
Parathyroid hormone:
Definition
calcium balance
Term
Epinephrine/Norepinephrine is of the...
Definition
Adrenal gland
Term
Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
Definition
fight or flight
Term
Aldosterone is of the...
Definition
Adrenal glands
Term
Aldosterone:
Definition
water and electrolyte balance
Term
Glucocorticoids and Gonadocorticoids are of the.......
Definition
Adrenal Gland
Term
lucocorticoids and Gonadocorticoids:
Definition
increase in blood glucose levels
male and female sex hormones.
Term
Insulin and glucagon are of the...
Definition
Pancreas
Term
Insulin and glucagon:
Definition
regulation of blood sugar
Term
Estrogen and tetosterone are of the
Definition
Gonads
Term
Estrogen and tetosterone:
Definition
secondary sex characteristics of female and male body
Term
Thymosin and tymopoietin are of the...
Definition
Thymus gland
Term
Thymosin and tymopoietin:
Definition
help maturation and specialization of Tcells (important in immunity)
Term
Melatonin is of the...
Definition
Pineal gland
Term
Melatonin:
Definition
biological rhythms, inhibitory effects on the reproductive systme in humans.
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