1.1 Growth and Development Flashcards by Marcia Young | Brainscape

Q

What gland produces melatonin?

A

pineal gland

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What gland produces somatotropin (growth hormone)

A

pituitary gland

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What gland produces thyroxine and triodothyronine

A

thyroid gland

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What gland produces calcitonin

A

thyroid gland

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What gland produces epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine

A

adrenal gland

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What gland produces cortisol

A

adrenal gland

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What gland produces insulin

A

Islets of Langerhans

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What gland produces glucagon

A

Islets of Langerhans

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What gland produces estrogens

A

ovaries (in women)

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What gland produces testosterone

A

testes (in men)

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Which endocrine glands are located in the brain?

A

pituatary and pineal gland

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Name the growth hormone.

A

somatotropin

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What hormone increases blood sugar?

A

glucagon

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What hormone decreases blood sugar

A

insulin

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Which hormone triggers sleepiness?

A

melatonin

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What gland(s) increase blood calcium

A

parathyroid gland

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What gland produces parathyroid hormone

A

parathyroid gland

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What gland(s) decrease blood calcium

A

thyroid gland

Q

What hormone is produced in males?

A

testosterone

Q

“science” or “study”

A

-logy

Q

refers to sugar

A

-ose

Q

“in, inside, or within”

A

en-, end-, or endo-