module 11

Question 1

The endocrine system

Answer 1

complex system of glands and organs that regulates growth development and maturation. It also maintains chemical balance by the production of hormones.

Question 2

thyroid

Answer 2

produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 3

pancreas

Answer 3

produces insulin in the pancreatic inlets cells

Question 4

adrenal gland

Answer 4

produces cortisol ( hydrocortisone) and adrenaline ( epinephrine)

Question 5

ovaries

Answer 5

produces estrogen and progesterone

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testicles

Answer 6

produces testosterone they make sperm and sex hormones

Question 7

pituitary gland

Answer 7

located below the hypothalamus, it secretes growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, oxytocin

Question 8

hypothalamus

Answer 8

links are endocrine and nervous system together. It drives the endocrine system. It also regulates, appetite, control, and body temperature regulation.

Question 9

pineal gland

Answer 9

tiny gland in the middle of the brain commonly called the third eye the gland is a increases, the hormone melatonin, and is stimulated by darkness. It’s main job is to control the sleep and wakefulness cycles.

Question 10

hormone

Answer 10

chemicals secreted by a cell that affect the function of other cells

Question 11

how do hormones work?

Answer 11

hormones can be thought of as chemical messages
They are secreted by glands or organs into the bloodstream
Hormones communicate with the body by heading toward their target sales to bring about a particular change or affect to their cell

Question 12

endocrine glands

Answer 12

secrete chemical substances hormones directly to the bloodstream examples include adrenal gland, pituitary, gland, ovaries, thyroid gland, etc

Question 13

exocrine glands

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secrete its product into duct not the bloodstream examples Sweatland liver cell, salivary glands mammary glands, etc

Question 14

Growth hormone GH- pituitary gland

Answer 14

regulates the growth of a bone muscle and other body tissues

Question 15

adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH-pituitary gland

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stimulates growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex

Question 16

thyroid, stimulating hormone TSH-pituitary gland

Answer 16

stimulates the secretion of hormones by thyroid gland

Question 17

oxytocin pituitary gland

Answer 17

stimulates uterine contraction during childbirth and the flow of milk from the mammary gland, also known as the love hormone

Question 18

Melatonin pineal gland

Answer 18

Melatonin it’s main job is to control the sleep and wakefulness cycles

Question 19

cortisol adrenal gland

Answer 19

The bodies mean stress hormone, it is produced in response to chronic stress

Question 20

adrenaline epinephrine adrenal gland

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helps the body deal with short term stress by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, fight, or flight response

Question 21

thyroxine T4 thyroid gland

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regulates the rate at which your body uses calories, thyroid hormones, regulate metabolism

Question 22

insulin pancreas

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• allows glucose to enter the cells to be used as energy

Question 23

estrogen ovaries

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responsible for the development of female, secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle

Question 24

progesterone ovaries

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prepares the endometrium for potential pregnancy after ovulation

Question 25

testosterone testicles

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stimulates the development of a secondary sex characteristics, regulates sex drive (libido) muscle mass and strength

Question 26

diabetes mellitus type 1

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auto immune insulin deficiency caused by the destruction of pancreatic islet cells. not enough of insulin is secreted Signs and symptoms polydipsia( excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger), polyuria (excessive urination), weight loss for vision, extreme fatigue, and slow healing

Question 27

diabetes mellitus type 2

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insulin resistance disorder enough insulin is produced, but the body doesn’t use it effectively Signs and symptoms same as type one diabetes plus reoccurring infections, irritability, and tingling sensation in the hands and or feet

Question 28

hypothyroidism

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A disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone Sites and symptoms, fatigue, depression, sensitivity to cold and decreased metabolic rate

Question 29

hyperthyroidism

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overproduction of thyroid hormones can be caused by many different types of pathogens Signs and symptoms, irritability, muscle weakness, sleeping problems, a fast heartbeat he intolerance weight loss increased metabolic rate

Question 30

dwarfism

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extremely small and statue are caused by insufficient secretion of growth hormone during childhood Signs of symptoms, short stature, smaller than average and possible delay in maturation

Question 31

gigantism

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abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood Signs of symptoms, extremely tall at your amoral growth of the entire body, large head, very large hands and feet very large appetite