18 organs & tissues of endocrine system Flashcards
1
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Hypothalamus
A
ADH, oxytocin, regulatory hormones
2
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Anterior Pituitary gland
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ACTH, TSH, GH, PRL, FSH, LH, MSH
3
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Thyroid gland
A
Thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), calcitonin (CT)
4
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Adrenal medulla
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Epinephrine (E), norepinephrine (NE)
5
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Adrenal cortex
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Cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, androgens
6
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Pancreas (islet cells)
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Insulin, glucagon
7
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Pineal gland
A
Melatonin
8
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Parathyroid gland
A
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
9
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Heart
A
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
10
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Thymus
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Secretes thymosins (atrophies in adulthood)
11
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Adipose tissue
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Secretes leptin
12
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Kidneys
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Secrete erythropoietin (EPO), calcitrol
13
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Testes
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Androgens (esp testosterone), inhibin
14
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Ovaries
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Estrogens, progestins, inhibin
