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endocrine
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Undergraduate 3
03/22/2009

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define hormones, ligands

 

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type of chemical signal, produced by cells of endocrine glands
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size and weight of pituitary gland
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1cm in diameter, <1g
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hormone  by posterior pituitary
Definition
antidiuretic hormone
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9 by anterior pituitary
Definition
growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, beta endorphins, lipotropins, luteinizing hormone,  follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin
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thyroid and parathyroid glands
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thy stores hormone, responsible for increased metabolic rate, essential for normal process of growth and maturation.  Para imbedded in thyroid, secretes parathyroid hormone, increased breakdown of bone, increased blood ca2 levels (also increased ca2 absorption in small intestines, increased reabsorption of ca2 kidneys) increased vit D synth
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location and two parts of adrenal gland
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near superior part of kidneys, inner medulla, outer cortex
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three zones of cortex from superficial to deep
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zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis
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where is aldosterone and cortizol made
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in the adrenal cortex, zona glomerulosa and zona fasciculata respectively
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where epinephrine and norepinephrine
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adrenal medulla
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pancrease description and location
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15 cm long, digestive juices, by small intestine and stomach
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alpha cells, beta cells, and delta cells of pancrease:
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alpha;glucagon, beta; insulin, delta; somatostatin
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two primary targets of insulin:
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liver, adipose tissue
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glucagon target tissue
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liver
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