| functions | parts of the system | endocrine system | diseases |
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function of the testicle
produce male sex hormone, located within the scrotum
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what is the pineal gland
releases melatonin, located in the brain
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What are the messengers for the endocrine system
hormones
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What is Acromegaly
over-secretion of growth hormone
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function of the ovary
female sex hormone, located on each side of the uterus
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What is the thymus
secretes hormones for the immune system, in between the lungs alongside the trachea
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How do hormones travel through the body
the bloodstream
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What is Hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid gland; creates too much of the hormone
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function of the pancreas
maintain blood glucose
secretes digestive enzymes, located behind the stomach |
What is the pituitary gland
controls the activity of most other hormone secreting glands
located in the brain |
Where are hormone receptors found
target cells
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What is Hypothyroidism
underactive thyroid gland; does not create enough of the hormone
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function of adrenal glands
regulate electrolytes, located on top of the kidneys
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What is the thyroid gland
regulates cellular metabolism
contributes to bone strength located anterior to the trachea, superior to the thymus |
What 2 hormones are produced by the pancreas to regulate blood and glucose levels
insulin and glucagon
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What is Hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
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function of the hypothalamus
links endocrine and nervous system, located in the undersurface of the brain
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What is the parathyroid gland
located in the neck
monitor and regulate blood calcium levels |
What is Crushings Sydrome
too much cortisol
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