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Endocrine System Terminology #1

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Adrenal GlandsConsists of two parts, the cortex and medulla
AdrenalsEndocrine glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, _, pineal and pancreas.
Adrenocorticotrophic HormoneACTH
Antidiuretic HormoneADH
Endocrine GlandsInclude the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal and pancreas.
Endocrine GlandsThese glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream for delivery to an organ.
Exocrine GlandsRelease secretions into ducts for delivery to a site.
Exocrine GlandsInclude the sweat, mammary, mucous, salivary and lacrimal (tear) glands.
Follicle Stimulating HormoneFSH
Glands and HormonesThe endocrine system is composed of _ that secrete _ throughout the body. 
GlucocorticoidsAdrenal Glands produce three groups of hormones; mineralocorticoids, _ and sex hormones
Growth HormoneGH
HormonesNecessary for the proper functioning of body processes.   
HormonesSecreted when the body signals a need for them.
HypothalamusEndocrine glands include the _, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal and pancreas.
Hypothalamus and PituitaryWork together to regulate body functions
Hypothalamus and PituitaryThe central or master glands
Luteinizing HormoneLH
MineralocorticoidsAdrenal glands produce three groups of hormones; _, glucocorticoids and sex hormones
OvariesProduce estradiol and progesterone


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Maryland, MD

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