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Endocrine system
Quiz B
Term | Definition |
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Aldostone | a mineralocorticoid, regulates Na+& K+, reabsorption by the kidney |
Thymus Gland | upper thorax, functions in youth, atrophies in old age |
Cortex | part of the adrenal gland that produces glucocoticords |
Glucagon | released when glucose is low in blood stimulates liver to release gloves to blood |
Insulin | released when glucose is high in blood. It increase cells to update & metabolize glucose in cells |
Medulla | Part of the adrenal glands that produce catecholianmes in response to sympathize menous system stimulation |
Menopause | decrease function of ovaries |
Placenta | temporary organ formed in the uterus of pregnant women |
Testosterone | promotes maturation of male testes to produce sperm & secondary sex characteristics |
Progesterone | One of two hormones release by ovaries(estrogen) |