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A&P II: Endocrine System Pt. 2 - Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenals, Pancreas, & Gonads

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This organ has both an endocrine & exocrine function.
This is the active hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
Beta cells in the pancreas secrete ________, a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels.
This progestin is responsible for maintaining a pregnancy.
This pro-hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland & is referred to as T4.
Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete _________, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels.
Delta cells in the pancreas secrete __________, a hormone that inhibits insulin, glucagon, & GH.
This is another name for T4 hormone.
This mineralocorticoid is responsible for regulating levels of electrolytes & water.
This hormone relaxes the ligaments of the birth canal & helps with mammary development.
This gland is bi-lobed & located ventral to the larynx.
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This hormone helps maintain blood calcium homeostasis by increasing renal & intestinal absorption, & withdrawing calcium from the bones.
This hormone is a type of glucocorticoid that is also known as the stress hormone.
This hormone, which helps prevent hypercalcemia, is produced by C-cells located between thyroid follicles.
These are female gonads.
This group of adrenal hormones regulate levels of electrolytes & water.
The adrenal ________ is composed of nervous tissue & produces the hormones epinephrine & norepinephrine.
These are male gonads.
This group of adrenal hormones helps to maintain blood pressure & helps resist effects of stress.
The ________ _______ produces progestins.
__________ cells in the testes secrete testosterone.
These glands are located cranial to the kidneys & is actually two glands.
This element is necessary for normal thyroid function.
This gland is composed of small, pale nodules located in, on, or near the thyroid gland.
_________ cells in the ovaries produce & secrete estrogens.
The adrenal __________ is composed of glandular tissue & produces glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, & sex hormones.