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The Endocrine System
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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To release
hormones
into the
bloodstream
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How do hormones differ from neurotransmitters?
Hormones are released by
glands
, not
neurons
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How many major glands are in the endocrine system?
Eight
major glands
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What systems do the endocrine glands regulate?
Metabolism
,
growth
, sleep, and reproduction
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What psychological factors do hormones influence?
Emotions
and behavior
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What are the major glands of the endocrine system?
Pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Thymus
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Testes
and
ovaries
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What is the pituitary gland often referred to as?
The
master gland
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What does ACTH stand for?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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What hormone is released during the fight-or-flight response?
Cortisol
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What is the function of the hypothalamus?
Maintaining
homeostasis
in the body
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What hormone does the hypothalamus release?
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
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What does the pineal gland regulate?
Sleep patterns and
circadian
rhythm
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What hormone does the pineal gland release?
Melatonin
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What is the main role of the thyroid gland?
To influence
metabolic rate
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What hormones does the thyroid gland release?
Thyroid
hormones
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What is the function of the thymus gland?
Stimulating the development of
T-cells
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What hormone does the thymus gland release?
Thymosin
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What does the pancreas regulate?
Blood sugar levels
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What hormones does the pancreas release?
Insulin
and
glucagon
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What do the adrenal glands release during stress?
Cortisol
and
adrenaline
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Where are the adrenal glands located?
On top of each
kidney
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What hormone do testes produce?
Testosterone
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What hormone do ovaries produce?
Estrogen
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What are the key glands and hormones to focus on for exams?
Pituitary gland
:
ACTH
Pancreas:
Insulin
and
glucagon
Adrenal glands
:
Cortisol
and
adrenaline
Testes
and
ovaries
:
Testosterone
and
estrogen
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How long has the term hormone been in use?
Just over
100 years
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What ancient practice involved hormones?
Extracting
sex hormones
from
urine
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How long has diabetes been diagnosed?
For over
2,000
years
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Who popularized the diagnosis of diabetes?
Hippocrates
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