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| chemical messengers that trigger many of the responses that maintain homeostasis |
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| any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
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| certain cells equipped to respond to a certain hormone. have chemical receptors that recognize the shape of the molecules on the hormone. |
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| antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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| produced by the hypothalamus; travels to the kidneys where it stimulates nephrons to reabsorb more water...more water is reabsorbed |
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| secreted by pineal gland; helps regulate body's rhythms (contributes to drowsiness) |
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| master control center of endocrine system. makes hormones that direct activities of endocrine glands; receives and sends nerve signals |
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| secretes hormones that influence other glands/body functions |
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| butterfly-shaped gland wrapped around trachea; produces thyroxine and calcitonin |
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| stimulates cellular respiration; influences development and maturation; helps maintain normal blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, reproduction. |
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| a hormone that regulates calcium levels |
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| produces insulin and glucagon |
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| increases amount of glucose that enters body cells (decreases blood glucose level). liver stores excess glucose as glycogen |
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| secreted when blood glucose level falls; stimulates liver cells to break down glycogen into glucose, which is then released into the blood |
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