| Endocrine glands | the thymus gland | Pituitary gland | pancreas | Vocab |
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What is the main function of the pituitary gland?
produces control so many different processes in the body.
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What cell does the thymus gland produce?
T cells
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The pituitary gland is very large. T or F
F
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Function of the pancreas
The endocrine component of the pancreas consists of islet cells (islets of Langerhans) that create and release important hormones directly into the bloodstream.
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adrenal cortex
Outer section of each adrenal gland; secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones
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What is the main function of the thyroid gland?
Control the speed at which the body's chemical functions proceed.
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by what age does the thymus disappear?
75
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What is the other name for the pituitary gland?
hypophysis
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How is the movement of glucose out of the blood and into cells promoted by insulin?
Cells obtain energy from glucose or convert it to fat for long-term storage.
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adrenal medulla
Inner section of each adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
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What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
Release of calcium by bones into the bloodstream.
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Where is the thymus located?
The thymus is a small organ located just behind the breast bone (sternum) in the front part of the chest.
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where is the pituitary gland located?
the base of the brain/ depression of the brain
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How is the movement of glucose into the blood promoted by glucagon?
Glucagon strongly opposes the action of insulin; it raises the concentration of glucose in the blood by promoting glycogenolysis.
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ovaries
Located in the lower abdomen of female; responsible for egg production and estrogen and progesterone secretion
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What is the function of the thymus gland?
The thymus makes white blood cells
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What hormones does the thymus produce?
thymosin, thymopoietin, and thymulin.
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What is the function of the hypothalamus?
controls secretions of the pituitary via releasing factors
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what are the main hormones secreted by the endocrine gland in the pancreas?
Insulin and glucagon
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testes
Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male
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What is the main function of the adrenal gland?
Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions
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the thymus plays an important role in the immune system. T or F
true
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What two parts does the pituitary gland consist of?
Anterior lobe or adenohypophysis and
Posterior lobe or neurohypophysis. |
Function of islet cells
Responsible for the production and release of hormones that regulate glucose levels.
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adrenaline
increases heart rate and blood pressure
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