12.1 The Endocrine Glands Flashcards
ductless glands or glands of internal secretions, are nests or clumps of cells having no ducts
Endocrine Glands
a secretion manufactures by and endocrine gland and secreted directly into blood capillaries
Hormone
these have two distinct parts, each secreting its own hormones
Double glands
some glands have an endocrine part to secrete one or more hormones, and an exocrine part to secrete enzymes
Mixed glands
some glands secrete more than one hormone
Glands with multiple functions
is a term used to include the chemical changes that occur n body cells as a result of cellular activity
Metabolism
is that of subject at rest
Basal metabolism
lies within the cranial cavity, in the pituitary fossa of the sella turcica
Pituitary gland or hypophysis
measures about 1.2 cm or 5 inches in diameter
Pituitary gland or hypophysis
double gland
Pituitary gland or hypophysis
is derived from a pouch of the third ventricle of the brain, hence the name ______
Posterior lobe,
neurohypophysis
stimulates the muscle of the uterus to contract during childbirth
Oxytocin or Pitocin
stimulates the reabsorption of water from the renal tubules, thus decreasing urinary output
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin
It also stimulates contraction of the involuntary muscles of the intestine, bronchi, and blood vessels
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin
is derived from a pouch of the mouth of the fetus
Anterior lobe
Anterior lobe alternate name
Adenohypophysis
Adenohypophysis has two type of cells
acidophils and basophils
It hormones have been names trophic hormones or tropic hormones perform because they stimulate the other endocrine glands to perform their functions (trophic = to nourish)
Adenohypophysis or Anterior lobe
lies within the cranial cavity, in the midline posterior to the midbrain
Pineal gland or body
It is minute structure of unknown function with a secretion that has not been isolated
Pineal gland or body
Two lobes, a right and left lying in the anterior neck
Thyroid Gland
Each lobe is about 5 cm or 2 inches in vertical length
Thyroid Gland
Thyroid Gland hormones
Thyroxine and tetraiodothyronine
These contain iodine that is obtained from water and food consumption
Thyroid Gland
to promote mental and physical development in the young
Thyroxine and tetraiodothyronine (Thyroid Gland)
Four small bean shaped bodies that lie in the neck posterior to the thyroid gland
Parathyroid Glands
There are two right and two left, superior and inferior
Parathyroid Glands
Each gland measures 6 mm or 0.25 inches in vertical diameter
Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroid Glands hormones
parathormone or parathyroid hormone
regulation of calcium metabolism, and its concentration in blood and tissues, especially in bones
parathormone or parathyroid hormone (Parathyroid Glands)