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The glands that secrete through a series of ducts which are protected and functional are?
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Exocrine glands.
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The sole purpose of the endocrine system is to?
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Control homeostasis. ***
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Regulated ductless glands that releases into the blood stream is?
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Endocrine glands.
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Chemical messages are also known as?
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Hormones.
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The glands that effect growth, metabolism, development and reproduction are?
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Endocrine glands. **
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Term used to control the release of a hormone is known as?
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Negative feedback. **
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The most powerful gland, or master gland of the body is?
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Pituitary gland. ***
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The pituitary gland is divided in which (2) sections?
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Anterior and Posterior.
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The pituitary gland works closely with which part of the brain?
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Hypothalmus.
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Before the pituitary gland can send a chemical message to an organ, it must first recieve the initial message from?
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Hypothalmus. ***
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The anterior pituitary gland has (5) hormones responsible for the endocrine gland stimulation. These hormones are known as?
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Tropic hormones.
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The (6)th hormone located in the anterior pituitary gland responsible for milk lactation or production is known as?
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Prolactin. ***
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The posterior pituitary gland produces which (2) hormones?
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Oxytocin and ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
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Oxytocin released by the posterior pituitary gland is responsible for?
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Stimulation of milk secretion from the nipples and uterine and cervix contraction.
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ADH released from the posterior pituitary gland is responsible for?
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Retainment of water in the kidneys.
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