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Hesi AP Endocrine system study guide, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Nursing

Hesi AP Endocrine system study guide

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A&P Study Guide
Endocrine System
1. The is made up of ductless tissues and glands that secrete
hormones directly into the bloodstream.
2. It helps control various functions of the body but does so by
into the bloodstream as opposed to nerve impulses.
3. The endocrine system controls various functions of the body via
in the bloodstream.
4. The endocrine system's eects last than that of the nervous system.
5. are immediate while responses can last for
minutes or even days.
6. The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to regulate the physiological activities of
the other systems of the body in order to maintain .
7. The is the bridge between the nervous and endocrine systems. It
receives sensory input via the nervous system and responds by stimulating or inhibiting the
, which then stimulates other glands.
8. are chemicals that bind to specic target cells.
9. There are two types of hormones: and .
10. The gland is a part of the brain and it connects the nervous system
to the endocrine system because it receives through
nerves, and it send via delivered to the pituitary.
11. The gland is pea-sized and is found at the bottom of the hypothalamus. It has
two lobes called and lobes.
12. The pituitary gland secretes , and other hormones released by
this gland control the reproductive system, nursing, and metabolism.
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Endocrine System

  1. The is made up of ductless tissues and glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
  2. It helps control various functions of the body but does so by into the bloodstream as opposed to nerve impulses.
  3. The endocrine system controls various functions of the body via in the bloodstream.
  4. The endocrine system's eects last than that of the nervous system.
  5. are immediate while responses can last for minutes or even days.
  6. The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to regulate the physiological activities of the other systems of the body in order to maintain.
  7. The is the bridge between the nervous and endocrine systems. It receives sensory input via the nervous system and responds by stimulating or inhibiting the , which then stimulates other glands.
  8. are chemicals that bind to specic target cells.
  9. There are two types of hormones: and.
  10. The gland is a part of the brain and it connects the nervous system to the endocrine system because it receives through nerves, and it send via delivered to the pituitary.
  11. The gland is pea-sized and is found at the bottom of the hypothalamus. It has two lobes called and lobes.
  12. The pituitary gland secretes , and other hormones released by this gland control the reproductive system, nursing, and metabolism.
  1. The is located in the chest cavity, embedded in connective tissue. It produces several hormones that are important for development and maintanence of .
  2. The produces and , which cause the 'ght or ight' response in the face of danger or stress. These hormones raise heart rate, blood pressure, dilate bronchioles, and deliver blood to the muscles. All of these actions increase and release so that the body has an energy burst.
  3. is attached to the top of each kidney.
  4. The gland secretes , which is a hormone that regulatesbthe body's circadian rhytm, which governs the natural wake-sleep cycle.
  5. The and secrete , , and. They are responsible for secondary sex characteristics, gamete development, and female hormones are important for embryonic development.
  6. The thyroid gland secretes hormones like and.
  7. stimulates metabolism, and calcitonin monitors the amount of circulating calcium. signals the body to regulate calcium from bone reserves as well as kidney reabsorption of calcium.
  8. : four pea-sized glands located on the posterior surface of the thyroid. The main hormone that is secreted is the parathyroid hormone (PTH).
  9. PTH extracellular levels of calcium while calcitonin it.
  10. The pancreas is an organ that has both and functions.
  11. The pancreas is an organ that has both and functions.
  12. The endocrine functions are controlled by the , which are groups of beta cells scattered throughout the gland that secrete to lower the blood sugar levels in the body.
  13. secrete to raise blood sugar.