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endocrine system,

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made up of a number of secretory glands

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gland

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organ that makes chemicals and releases them out of the gland

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endocrine gland 2

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ductless

secretes hormones directly into the bloodstrean

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what are hormones

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chemical messengers

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what are hormones secreted by

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endocrine glands

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how are hormones transported

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carried in the blood to the target area

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what do hormones cause

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a response in the target area (long-lasting effect)

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most hormones are composed of what?

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protein

9
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exocrine gland 2

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ducted glands

have tubes to carry secretions away

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3 exocrine glands

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salivary, sweat and mammary

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pancreas

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both an endocrine and exocrine gland

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endocrine action in pancreas

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production of enzymes in pancreatic juice for digestion

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exocrine action in pancreas

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production of insulin and glucagon

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6 hormones secreted by the pituitary gland

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FSH
LH
Oxytocin
prolactin
TSH
ADH
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function of FSH

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stimulates agg and sperm formation

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function of LH

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stimulates ovulation in female

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function of oxytocin

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stimulates contraction in uterus during birth

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function of prolactin

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stimulates milk production

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function of TSH

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stimulates thyroid gland to secrete thyroxine

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function of ADH

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stimulates reabsorption of H2O in the kidney

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6 hormones secreted by the pituitary gland

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FSH
LH
Oxytocin
prolactin
TSH
ADH
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function of FSH

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stimulates agg and sperm formation

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function of LH

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stimulates ovulation in female

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function of oxytocin

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stimulates contraction in uterus during birth

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function of prolactin

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stimulates milk production

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function of TSH

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stimulates thyroid gland to secrete thyroxine

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function of ADH

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stimulates reabsorption of H2O in the kidney

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what does the thyroid secrete?

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thyroxine

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function of thyroxine 2

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controls metabolic rate

stimulates growth and development in children

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endocrine part of pancreas

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islets of Langerhans

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what does the pancreas secrete

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insulin

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function of insulin 2

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lowers blood sugar

stimulates formation of glycogen in the liver

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what secretes adrenaline

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adrenals

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function of adrenaline 2

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fight/flight response

raises blood sugar and heart rate

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2 secretions of ovary

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oestrogen and progesterone

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function of oestrogen 2

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development of female sexual characteristics

repair and growth of lining of womb

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function of progesterone

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growth and maturation of lining of womb

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what do the testis secrete

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testosterone

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function of testosterone 2

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development of male sexual characteristics

formation of sperm in males

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what does the thyroid gland consist of

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2 lobes in front of the trachea in the throat

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what does the thyroid produce

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the hormone thyroxine

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what does thyroxine consist of

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protein and iodine

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what controls the release of thyroxine into the blood stream

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TSH

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TSH

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thyroid stimulating hormone

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what secretes TSH

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the pituitary gland

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2 functions of thyroxine

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to control the rate of metabolism

to control growth and development in young children

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when is thyroxine really important

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during growth in young children

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2 disorders of the thyroid gland

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deficiency of thyroxine

excess of thyroxine

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deficiency of thyroxine

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underachieve thyroid

50
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deficiency of thyroxine in children

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cretinism

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2 symptoms of cretinism

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physical and mental development is retarded

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corrective measures of cretinism

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take thyroxine tablets

53
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deficiency of thyroxine in adults leads to

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myxoedema

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3 symptoms of myxoedema

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tiredness, depression, weight gain

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corrective measure of myxoedema

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take thyroxine tablets

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when too much thyroxine is produces

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Grave’s disease

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3 symptoms of Grave’s disease

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swollen neck, high metabolic rate, weight loss

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2 corrective measures of Grave’s disease

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remove part of the thyroid by surgery

kill some thyroid cells using radioactive therapy

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control of thyroxine is by

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feedback mechanism

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feedback mechanism

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where the production of a hormone stimulates or inhibits the production of itself or another hormone

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positive feedback

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stimulates production

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negative feedback

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inhibits production

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when the level of thyroxine in the blood is below the required level

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the pituitary gland secretes TSH (positive feedback)

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when the level of thyroxine in the blood is above the required level

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it inhibits the pituitary gland from secreting TSH (negative feedback)

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response of nerve

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fast acting

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response of hormone

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slow acting

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length of response of nerve

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short lived

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length of response of hormone

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long lived

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transmission of nerve

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electrical

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transmission of hormone

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chemical

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speed of transmission of nerve

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rapid

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speed of transmission of hormone

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slow (in blood)

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effect of nerve

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one area

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effect of hormone

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may affect many areas (target organs)

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5 hormone supplements

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insulin 
contraception
HRT
fertility treatment
anabolic steroids
76
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what is insulin used for

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to treat diabetes

77
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what secretes insulin

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pancreas (cells of Langerhans)

78
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3 functions of insulin

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lowers the blood sugar level
stimulates conversion of glucose to glycogen in the liver
stimulates all cells in body to take up glucose

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3 symptoms of diabetes

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high blood sugar
kidneys excrete glucose in urine
weight loss

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2 ways to control diabetes

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regular injections of insulin a short time before meals

controlled intake of carbs (small amount at short intervals)

81
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contraception

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prevents egg formation and is used by many women to prevent a pregnancy

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HRT

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oestrogen used in the menopause

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what does oestrogen do/?

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stimulates bone formation and prevents osteoporosis

84
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fertility treatment

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hormones similar to FSH used in IVF to stimulate egg production

85
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anabolic steroids

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synthetic forms of male sex hormone testosterone

86
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what are anabolic steroids used for

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to promote muscle growth and bone strength

87
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3 side effects of anabolic steroids

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damage to kidneys, liver and heart
shrunken testes and enlarged breasts in males
development of male traits in females