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Which gland is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?
Which gland is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?
Which organ secretes the endocrine hormone erythropoietin?
Which organ secretes the endocrine hormone erythropoietin?
What is the study of the endocrine system and its disorders known as?
What is the study of the endocrine system and its disorders known as?
Which glands are considered as the major endocrine glands in humans?
Which glands are considered as the major endocrine glands in humans?
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At what week does the adult adrenal cortex zone develop?
At what week does the adult adrenal cortex zone develop?
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When does the fetal thyroid become capable of storing iodine for the production of TRH, TSH, and free thyroid hormone?
When does the fetal thyroid become capable of storing iodine for the production of TRH, TSH, and free thyroid hormone?
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Which gene has been shown to play an important role in the development of the parathyroid gland?
Which gene has been shown to play an important role in the development of the parathyroid gland?
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At what stage does the thyroid gland develop from two different clusterings of embryonic cells?
At what stage does the thyroid gland develop from two different clusterings of embryonic cells?
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When do the parathyroid glands begin to enlarge from 0.1 mm in diameter to approximately 1 – 2 mm at birth?
When do the parathyroid glands begin to enlarge from 0.1 mm in diameter to approximately 1 – 2 mm at birth?
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Which part of the embryo is responsible for developing into the inferior parathyroid glands?
Which part of the embryo is responsible for developing into the inferior parathyroid glands?
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When is T4 the major thyroid hormone being produced during fetal development?
When is T4 the major thyroid hormone being produced during fetal development?
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When does the median anlage develop into a bilobed structure?
When does the median anlage develop into a bilobed structure?
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Which type of hormones can be found in the human endocrine system?
Which type of hormones can be found in the human endocrine system?
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Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones?
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones?
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Which glands are part of the major endocrine systems involving feedback loops mediated via the hypothalamus and pituitary?
Which glands are part of the major endocrine systems involving feedback loops mediated via the hypothalamus and pituitary?
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Which organ is part of the HPA axis and plays a role in cell signaling in the nervous system?
Which organ is part of the HPA axis and plays a role in cell signaling in the nervous system?
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Which gland stores and secretes hormones such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin?
Which gland stores and secretes hormones such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin?
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Which cells in the thyroid gland produce and secrete T3 and T4 in response to elevated levels of TRH and TSH?
Which cells in the thyroid gland produce and secrete T3 and T4 in response to elevated levels of TRH and TSH?
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What do the parathyroid gland's epithelial cells secrete to regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the body?
What do the parathyroid gland's epithelial cells secrete to regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the body?
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How many islets of Langerhans does the pancreas contain?
How many islets of Langerhans does the pancreas contain?
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When does the fetal endocrine system begin to develop?
When does the fetal endocrine system begin to develop?
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From which cells does the fetal adrenal cortex originate?
From which cells does the fetal adrenal cortex originate?
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Study Notes
Human Endocrine System Overview
- Hormones can be amino acid complexes, steroids, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, or prostaglandins.
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into interstitial spaces, absorbed into the blood, with no ducts and are vascular.
- Major endocrine systems include feedback loops mediated via the hypothalamus and pituitary, involving hormones like TRH, TSH, GnRH, LH/FSH, CRH, ACTH, renin, angiotensin, aldosterone, leptin, and ghrelin.
- Major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands.
- The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are neuroendocrine organs, part of the HPA axis which plays a role in cell signaling in the nervous system.
- The endocrine system comprises cells like those in the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, pineal gland, posterior pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas.
- The posterior pituitary gland stores and secretes hormones such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.
- The thyroid gland's follicular cells produce and secrete T3 and T4 in response to elevated levels of TRH and TSH.
- The parathyroid gland's epithelial cells secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) to regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the body.
- The pancreas contains nearly 1 to 2 million islets of Langerhans, including alpha, beta, delta, and F cells that secrete hormones to maintain homeostatic blood sugar.
- The fetal endocrine system is one of the first systems to develop during prenatal development.
- The fetal adrenal cortex can be identified within four weeks of gestation and originates from the thickening of the intermediate mesoderm, with the adrenal medulla derived from ectodermal cells.
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Test your knowledge of the human endocrine system with this overview quiz. Explore the major glands, hormones, and feedback loops involved in regulating various bodily functions. From the hypothalamus-pituitary axis to the roles of specific hormones, this quiz covers essential aspects of endocrine system function and development.
