Lab 1 Endocrine Glands and Blood smear Slides

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Thyroid & Parathyroid

The thyroid gland produces hormones such as thyroxine that regulate metabolism, while the parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels in the blood through parathyroid hormone.

<p>The thyroid gland produces hormones such as thyroxine that regulate metabolism, while the parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels in the blood through parathyroid hormone. </p>
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Pancreas

An organ that produces insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.

<p>An organ that produces insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels. </p>
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Testis

The testis is an organ that produces sperm and hormones such as testosterone, which play key roles in male reproductive functions.

<p>The testis is an organ that produces sperm and hormones such as testosterone, which play key roles in male reproductive functions. </p>
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Ovary

The ovary is an organ that produces eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which are essential for female reproductive functions.

<p>The ovary is an organ that produces eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which are essential for female reproductive functions. </p>
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Adrenal Gland

An endocrine gland that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

<p>An endocrine gland that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress. </p>
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Eosinophil

Destroys parasites and helps control inflammation and allergic reactions

<p>Destroys parasites and helps control inflammation and allergic reactions</p>
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Neutrophil

Phagocytizes bacteria. Most abundant of WBCs

<p>Phagocytizes bacteria. Most abundant of WBCs</p>
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Platelets

Cell fragments involved in blood clotting and wound repair.

<p>Cell fragments involved in blood clotting and wound repair. </p>
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Monocytes

Largest of all WBCs. Crucial against viruses, intracellular bacterial parasites, and chronic infections.

<p>Largest of all WBCs. Crucial against viruses, intracellular bacterial parasites, and chronic infections.</p>
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Basophil

A type of white blood cell that releases histamine during allergic reactions and helps to protect against parasites.

<p>A type of white blood cell that releases histamine during allergic reactions and helps to protect against parasites. </p>
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Hypothalamus

Secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones to the anterior pituitary gland to regulate hormone secretion. The thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

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Pituitary Gland

Consists of Anterior pituitary gland and Posterior pituitary gland

<p>Consists of Anterior pituitary gland and Posterior pituitary gland</p>
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Pineal Gland

Produces Melatonin and is responsible for regulating sleep and wake cycle

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Anterior Pituitary Gland

Releases Oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Posterior Pituitary Gland

Produces Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone(LH) and Prolactin.