1
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Thymus function
A
- critical to development of the immune system
2
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Hypothalamus function
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- control over the pituitary, regulates hunger, thirst, sleep/wake, & temperature
3
Q
Pancreas function
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- aids in digestion, produces insulin to control blood sugar levels
4
Q
Pituitary function
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- master gland of all other glands, influences growth, metabolism, & regeneration
5
Q
Testes function
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- male sex glands, produce sperm
6
Q
Ovaries function
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- female sex glands, produce ova (egg)
7
Q
Pineal
A
- produces melatonin based on light entering the eye → sleep patterns
8
Q
Parathyroid function
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- calcium absorption & phosphorus excretion
9
Q
Adrenal function
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- atop kidneys - controls electrolyte levels, water balance, blood pressure, etc (stress reactions)
10
Q
Thyroid function
A
- regulates energy + metabolism
11
Q
hypothalamus hormones
A
TRH CRH GHRH dopamine somatostatin vasopressin
12
Q
thyroid and parathyroid hormones
A
T4 T3 calcitonin PTH
13
Q
adrenal hormones
A
noradrenaline (noradrenaline) epinephrine (adrenaline)
14
Q
pineal hormones
A
melatonin
15
Q
pituitary hormones anterior
A
GH TSH ACTH FSH/LH prolactin endorphins
16
Q
thymus hormones
A
thymopoietin thymosin t cells
17
Q
pancreas hormones
A
insulin glucagon somatostatin
18
Q
uterus hormones
A
estrogen, progesterone
19
Q
pituitary hormones posterior
A
oxytocin ADH
20
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parathyroid hormone
A
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
10th grade
flashcards
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much ado final49
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med final semester 1130
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spanish commands124
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history final 150
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12 angry men25
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lymphatic system56
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12 AM study guide29
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lymphatic important13
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immune systme25
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WW13
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endocrine20
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spanish feb48
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nervous system16
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chem test 4168
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med cranial nerves35
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Chem Test 31
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urinary system43
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u3L2 spanish vocab40
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digestive system48
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spanish vocab april3
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chem final252
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med final s2108
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U5L1 spanish vocab67
