The Endocrine System

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  1. 2. One of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone.
  2. 3. Large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin.
  3. 9. Big players in the endocrine system. They have very important purposes such as: Keeping the bones strong, the nervous system running and the muscles pumping.
  4. 11. "Master Gland."Controls several other hormone glands in your body, including the thyroid and adrenals, the ovaries and testicles.
  5. 13. Produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream so the hormones can reach body's cells. Produces 2 main hormones: Triiodothyronine(T3) and Thyroxine(T4).
  6. 15. Causes the kidneys to conserve sodium ions and water to excrete potassium ions.
  7. 17. Male reproductive gland Two oval-shaped male reproductive glands that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.
  8. 18. Feedback System Maintain relatively stable hormone concentrations.
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  1. 1. Complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.
  2. 4. Decreases blood calcium levels and increases blood phosphate ion concentration.
  3. 5. Network of glands that make hormones. helps control: Growth and development, Homeostasis, Metabolism, Reproduction, and Response to stimuli.
  4. 6. Communications center for the pituitary gland by sending messages or signals to the pituitary in the form hormones which travel via the bloodstream and nerves down the pituitary stalk. Influences the functions of temperature regulation, food intake, thirst and water intake, sleep and wake patterns, emotional behavior and memory.
  5. 7. Medulla Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
  6. 8. Another organ that produces hormones
  7. 10. hormones Bind receptors in the target cell membrane.
  8. 12. A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
  9. 14. Stimulates the liver to produce glucose from glycogen and noncarbohydrates.
  10. 16. Main part of the cardiovascular system that also produces hormones.