Physiology Flashcards on Endocrine system, created by jonny1311 on 12/06/2013.
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Functions of the endocrine system
Glands involved
Primary organs involved
Secondary organs/glands involved
Methods of stimulation
Hormones- key facts
Three groups of hormones
Recycling of hormones
Changes hormones make within cells
Cell membrane receptors
First/second messengers
Important second messengers
Intra-cellular receptors
Intra-cellular receptors
Types of negative feedback
Three ways in which the hypothalamus controls the system
Pituitary gland- key facts
Thyroid gland- key facts
Parathyroid gland- key facts
Adrenal glands- key facts
Pineal gland- key facts
Pancreas- key facts
Testes- key facts
Ovaries- key facts
Secondary organs- intestines
Secondary organs- kidneys
Secondary organs- heart
Secondary organs- thymus
Secondary organs- adipose tissue (fat)
Three phases of the stress response
