1
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What does the trophic hormone target?
A
Other endocrine gland and stimulate their growth and secretion
2
Q
What does the pancreas serve in?
A
In endocrine and exocrine capacity
3
Q
What does prolactin affect?
A
Milk secretion
4
Q
What does steroid hormones bind to?
A
Intracellular receptors
5
Q
Where is the adrenal gland?
A
Sit on top of kidney
6
Q
Where are the ovaries found?
A
In pelvis
7
Q
What is the pancreas attached to?
A
small intestine
8
Q
Where are the thyroid gland found?
A
In neck
9
Q
Where is the pituarity?
A
Brain
Endocrine gland
flashcards
Decks in class (9)
# Cards
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Functions and characteristics5
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Lipid soluble and water soluble hormones6
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Hormones: regulation of secretion7
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Receptor and mechanisms of action4
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Hypothalamus and pituitary gland7
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Thyroid gland, parathyroid gland and adrenal gland7
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Pancreatic islets4
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Pineal gland and thymus gland4
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Extra facts9
