Anatomy Flashcards
Ventral
Under
Posterior
Back
anterior
front
Lateral
Toward the side
Distal
Far away
medial
toward the midline
proximal
close
papilla
under the tail, female
pinna
ears
Nares
nostrils
Endocrine
glands and organs that make hormones
hormone
a regulatory that stimulates cells into action
Exocrine
Make and release chemicals into a duct (sweat, tear)
Hypothalamus
ENDO-regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, and involuntary mechanisms
Pituitary gland
ENDO- Controls all other endocrine glands, growth, metabolism, and regeneration
Parathyroid glands
ENDO- secretes hormones nessecary for calcium production
Thymus
ENDO- builds resistance to disease
Adrenal glands
ENDO- secretes compounds including cortisone and adrenaline
Pineal
ENDO- convey info about day and night time , release melatonin at night
thyroid
ENDO-regulates energy
pancreas
ENDO and DIG- aids in digestion of proteins, fats and carbs, produces insulin
ovaries
ENDO- influences how blood circulates and sex drive
Testes
ENDO- secrete testosterone
Thyroid gland maintains homeostasis by
secreting thyroxin