Health Science

M EDICAL A SSISTANT

Chemicals secreted into the blood to have an effect on a target tissue Produced by endocrine glands

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Standard 3 Describe the major locations, secretions (hormones), and functions of the following glands: Pituitary-growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, oxytocin Thyroid-thyroxine Pancreas-insulin Adrenal-cortisol, adrenaline Ovaries-estrogen, progesterone Testes-testosterone Standard 4 Identify the signs and symptoms of disorders of the endocrine system. Diabetes mellitus (Types 1 and 2) x x x x x x

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Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism Dwarfism/Gigantism

STRAND 12 Students will describe the anatomy and physiology of the Urinary System Standard 1 Describe the functions of the urinary system. Excrete waste and water from the body Regulate fluid balance and blood composition Standard 2 Identify the structures of the urinary system and their major functions. Kidneys-filter the blood and form urine Ureters-passageway for urine from the kidneys to the bladder Bladder-temporary storage of urine Urethra-passageway of urine to the outside of the body Standard 3 Identify the signs and symptoms of disorders of the urinary system. x x x x x x

Kidney stones Cystitis/UTI Pyelonephritis Incontinence Renal failure

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STRAND 13 Students will describe the anatomy and physiology of the Reproductive System. 21 | P a g e

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