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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Explore the role of the endocrine system in maintaining body functions and homeostasis. Learn about hormones, pituitary gland functions, metabolism regulation, General Adaptation Syndrome stages, diseases like Acromegaly and Diabetes Mellitus, and the location of key endocrine glands.

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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  1. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

  2. What system does the endocrine system work hand in hand with in regulating body functions and maintaining homeostasis?

  3. List 5 functions of hormones.

  4. The Pituitary gland secrets which of the following hormones and what do each of them do? Human growth Thyroxine TSH ACTH

  5. Which of these regulates metabolism & which gland does it come from? Thyroxine TSH Adrenaline Glucocorticoids

  6. Which gland secretes epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol & what do those hormones do? Adrenals Pancreas Thyroid gland

  7. Which of these secretes glucagon and insulin and what is their purpose in the body? Pituitary Pancreas Adrenals Thyroid

  8. What is the General Adaptation Syndrome and how many stages does it have?

  9. What is the name of the first stage of GAS and what happens during that stage?

  10. What is the name of the second stage of GAS and what happens during that stage?

  11. What is the name of the third stage of GAS and what happens during that stage?

  12. Hypersecretion of the hGH (growth hormone) causes the extremities and cranial bones to to enlarge causing what? Acromegaly Cretinism Dwarfism Giantism

  13. Describe each of these diseases. Myexdema Hyperthyroidism Acromegaly

  14. Describe Diabetes Mellitus including the types and what damage it can cause in the body.

  15. What endocrine gland is located inferior to the hypothalamus?

  16. What endocrine gland anterior to the trachea?

  17. What endocrine gland is superior to the kidneys?

  18. What endocrine gland is posterior to the stomach?

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