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Endocrine Flashcards

1
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Anatomy

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Cutting open; the study of structures

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Gross vs. Microscopic Anatomy

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Gross:

Microscopic:
Cytology:
Histology:

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Physiology

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needs edit

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4
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Direct Communication

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Goes through:

Mediators:

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5
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Paracrine Communication

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Goes through:

Mediators:

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6
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Endocrine Communication

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Goes through:

Mediators:

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7
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Synaptic (nervous) communication

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Goes through:

Mediators:

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8
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Hormone Greek Definition?

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NE

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Nervous System vs. Endocrine System

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Nervous System Endocrine System

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10
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Endocrine

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chemicals released onto blood or circulatory system.

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11
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Exocrine

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onto epithelial surface or digestive tract

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12
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Paracrine

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onto local tissues.

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13
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Target Cells

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Specific cells, possess receptors that are needed to bind and read hormonal messages

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14
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Hormones

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Produced by: endocrine cells
Transported by: blood circulation
*Stimulate or inhibit synthesis of enzymes or structural proteins
Turn the enzyme/ membrane channel ON or OFF

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15
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Hypothalamus

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Produces ADH, oxytocin, and regulatory hormones

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16
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Pituitary Gland

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Anterior Lobe: ACTH, TSH GH, PRL, FSH, LH, &
MSH

Posterior Lobe: Release of oxytocin and ADH

17
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Pineal Gland

A

Melatonin

18
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Parathyroid Glands

located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

19
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Thyroid Gland

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Thyroxine (t4)
Triiodothyronine
Calcitonin (CT)

20
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Adrenal Glands

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Adrenal Medulla:
   - epinephrine (E)
   -norepi (NE)
Adrenal Cortex:
    - cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, androgens
21
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Pancreas (Pancreatic Islets)

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Insulin, glucagon

22
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Heart

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Secretes natriuretic peptides

  • atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
  • brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
23
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Thymus

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Undergoes atrophy during adulthood.

Secretes thymosins

24
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Adipose Tissue

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Secretes leptin

25
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Digestive Tract

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Secretes numerous hormones involved in the coordination of system functions, glucose metabolism, and appetite

26
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Kidneys

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Secrete erythropoietin (EPO) and calcitrol

27
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Gonads

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Testes(male)
- androgens (especially testosterone), inhibin
Ovaries (female)
- estrogen, progestins, inhibin

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