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What does the hypothalamus produce?
ADH, oxytocin, and regulatory hormones
Which of these is NOT a function of the Endocrine System?
Paracrine communication uses hormones to transfer information.
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Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla?
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What are target cells?
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Which classification of hormones includes thyroid hormones?
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The endocrine system uses __________ to relay information.
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The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones?
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Synaptic communication occurs over long distances between cells.
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Give an example of a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
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Study Notes
Endocrine System
- Involved in critical long-term processes including growth, development, and reproduction
- Utilizes chemical messengers (hormones) to communicate between cells
- Regulates activities by influencing cellular metabolism
Endocrine System Organs and Tissues
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Hypothalamus:
- Produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin, and regulatory hormones
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Pineal Gland:
- Secretes melatonin
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Pituitary Gland:
- Anterior Lobe: Produces ACTH, TSH, GH, PRL, FSH, LH, and MSH
- Posterior Lobe: Releases oxytocin and ADH
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Parathyroid Glands:
- Located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
- Secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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Thyroid Gland:
- Produces thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin (CT)
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Adrenal Glands:
- Adrenal Medulla: Secretes epinephrine (E) and norepinephrine (NE)
- Adrenal Cortex: Produces cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, and androgens
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Pancreas (Pancreatic Islets):
- Secretes insulin and glucagon
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Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions:
- Heart: Secretes natriuretic peptides (ANP and BNP)
- Thymus: Secretes thymosins
- Adipose Tissue: Secretes leptin
- Digestive Tract: Secretes hormones involved in coordinating system functions, glucose metabolism, and appetite
- Kidneys: Secretes erythropoietin (EPO) and calcitriol
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Gonads:
- Testes (Male): Secretes androgens (especially testosterone) and inhibin
- Ovaries (Female): Secretes estrogens, progestins, and inhibin
Intercellular Communication
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Direct Communication:
- Exchange of ions and molecules between adjacent cells through gap junctions
- Occurs between cells of the same type
- Highly specialized and relatively rare
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Paracrine Communication:
- Uses chemical signals (local regulators) to transmit information between cells within the same tissue
- Most common form of intercellular communication
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Endocrine Communication:
- Endocrine cells release hormones into the bloodstream
- Alters metabolic activities of many tissues and organs simultaneously
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Synaptic Communication:
- Ideal for rapid communication in emergencies
- Occurs across synaptic clefts
- Chemical messenger used is a neurotransmitter
- Limited to a very specific area
Hormones
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Classes of Hormones:
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Amino Acid Derivatives: Small molecules structurally related to amino acids
- Derivatives of Tyrosine: Include thyroid hormones
- Peptide Hormones: Chains of amino acids
- Lipid Derivatives: Derived from fatty acids or cholesterol
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Amino Acid Derivatives: Small molecules structurally related to amino acids
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Secretion and Distribution:
- Hormones circulate freely or bind to specialized carrier proteins
Amino Acid Derivatives
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Derivatives of Tyrosine:
- Thyroid hormones
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This quiz covers the essential functions and organs of the endocrine system. It explores the roles of different glands, such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, in hormone production and regulation of body processes. Test your knowledge on how these components contribute to growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
