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A system of glands that secrete hormones - chemical messengers - directly into the blood stream.
Promotes growth and maintains the internal balance of the body |
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| Part of the brain that activates, controls, and integrates the autonomic mechanisms, endocrine activities, and many body functions. |
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Also known as the Master Gland
The pituitary is closely linked with the hypothalamus in that it controls other endocrine glands and secretes hormones that regulate growth, maturation and reproduction. |
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| A hormone secreted by the pituitary that stimulates the outer layer of the adrenal gland to secrete it's hormone |
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Human Growth Hormone
Promotes growth indirectly, lipid protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. |
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Control of reproductive function
Ovary testes - growth and development.
Stimulates secretion of sex steroids from the gonads. In woman it secretes Progesterone and Estrogen. In men it stimulates the secretion of testosterone. |
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Control of reproductive function
Ovary and Testes - growth and development
In women it helps create ova/egg cells - in men it helps to create sperm cells. |
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| stimulates milk ejection and uterine contractions |
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Controls: Heart Rate
Body Weight
Body Temperature
Energy level
Muscle strength
Menstrual regularity |
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too little amounts of thyroid hormones are secreted.
Body functions at a lower rate |
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Thyroid gland produces too much hormones.
Body functions increase as well as all reactions in the body. |
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one in 4 small endocrine glands on the back of the thyroid.
Secretes parathyroid hormone with regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism. |
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Endocrine glands located over the kidneys that produce androgens: testosterone.
Is regulated by the hormones of the pituitary gland. |
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A digestive gland found behind the lower portion of the stomach. Discharges juice into intestine.
Produces insulin. |
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1. Produces ova - egg cells
2. Produces Estrogen
3. Produces Progesterone |
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1. Site of sperm production
2. Produces Testosterone |
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| General term to describe all external female sex organs. |
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| A mound of fatty tissue which covers the pubic bone. This area is covered by pubic hairs and contains many touch senstive receptors. |
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(large lips) two folds of skin running from the mons pubis to below the vaginal opening. The labia majora meet and fold together froming protection for the genitals.
Covered in pubic hair and contains many touch sensitive receptors. |
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Two smaller folds of tissue which lie within the labia majora.
The Labia Minora join at the top, forming a hood over the clitoris. They are without pubic hair and rich in touch sensitive receptors. |
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center of sexual sensation in the female.
Composed of erectile tissues and many sensitive nerve endings. It is found where the folds of the labia minora meet in the front. |
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| Below the clitoris, it is the opening to the bladder. |
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thin ring of tissue covering the opening to the vagina. It is considered the dividing line between the internal and external sex organs in the woman.
It is also emphasized as the sign of virginity. |
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female organ of sexual intercourse - it is actually a hollow tube that is only 3 to 4 inches long that is made of small folds of membrane that can stretch greatly to accommodate child birth.
1. Channel for menstrual cycle
2. Receptacle for male penis during intercourse
3. Birth canal |
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| Neck/opening to uterus. A normal, heathly cervix is the strongest muscle in the body. It dips down half an inch into the vagina. It is normally plugged by mucus. |
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hollow muscular organ shaped like an upside-down pear.
Lined with endometrium, it protects and nourishes the fetus until it is ready to live outside the mother's body. |
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| Oviducts - Fallopian Tubes |
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Two tubes that carry the eggs to the uterus. They are the location for fertilization.
Each oviduct is lined with many hair like fibers called cilia. |
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1. produces estrogen and progesterone
2. Stores and releases the ova. |
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| responsible for secondary sex characteristics and sex drive in females. |
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| builds up the lining of uterus in prep. for fertilization. This is what is shed every month during the menstrual cycle. |
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presence of abnormal locations of fragments of the membrane which lines the uterus.
the displaced tissue begins to form cysts. |
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painful menstruation.
results from high levels of hormone like substances in the blood that cause painful contractions of uterine lining. |
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| surgical removal of the uterus either through abdominal incision or through the vagina. |
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| operation for sterilization of women. Sugeon makes a small incision and cuts and ties the ovaducts making it impossible for an ova to travel through and become fertilized. |
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Premenstrual Syndrome
between ovulation and menstruation - try to exercise. :( Even though it hurts like hell - or try taking vitamin B6 1-2 times a day. |
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
caused by bacteria that live in the vagina which multiply and cause infection. Can be fatal.
Preventions: do not wear tampons all night, change often, do not use super-absorbent. |
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| 45-55, menstrual cycle stops. |
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| The first Menstrual cycle |
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