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Endocrine system
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Anatomy
10th Grade
02/14/2011

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parathyroid gland
Definition
One of four small endocrine glands embedded in the posterior portion of the thyroid gland.
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Hormone
Definition
Any substance secreted by the endocrine system that is secreted into the blood or body fluids.
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epinephrine
Definition
Hormone produced by the adrenal medulla that stimulates "flight or fight" responses; aka adrenalin.
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pancreas
Definition
Endocrine organ located near the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and produces hormones , notably insulin.
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thymus gland
Definition
Lobular gland that lies in the neck and chest area and is necessary for the development of immunity & maturation of T-lymphocytes.
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thyroid gland
Definition
Endocrine gland located just below the larynx and in front of the trachea that secretes thyroid hormones.
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thyroid gland
Definition
Endocrine gland located just below the larynx and in front of the trachea that secretes thyroid hormones.
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anterior
pituitary
Definition
Master gland that produces 7 different hormones; most of which travel to other glands & stimulates them to produce other hormones.
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insulin
Definition
Hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose storage in the liver and glucose uptake by cells.
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insulin
Definition
Hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose storage in the liver and glucose uptake by cells.
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pineal gland
Definition
Small endocrine gland, located in the 3rd ventricle of the brain, that secretes melatonin and is involved in biorhythms.
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endocrine gland
Definition
structure that secretes substances directly into the bloodstream or body fluids; the substances may have effects on cells that have proper receptors.
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hypothalamus
Definition
Region of the brain; floor of the 3rd ventricle that helps to maintain homeostasis.
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parathyroid hormone
Definition
Hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland that raises blood calcium levels by stimulating the reabsorption of bone.
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Growth Hormone
Definition
Released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary; this substance promotes the increase in size of most tissues/cells.
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