Anatomy: Endocrine System Flashcards
Hypothalamus
antidiuretic hormone
absorption of water in kidneys
Exocrine Glands
release hormones for delivery to targeted cell
Thymus
thymosin
sperm production
Pancreas
insulin
increases and decreases blood sugar
Pituitary Gland
TSH & Growth hormone
regulates adrenal and thyroid
stimulates growth of ovulation, sperm, and testosterone
Adrenal Gland
fight or flight responses
cortisol
testes
testosterone and sperm production
Function of the endocrine system?
organ and glands that produce, store, and release hormones
aids in maintain homeostasis
Thyroid gland
Calcitonin
increases bone calcium
cellular metabolism
Ovaries
estrogen and progesterone
regulates menses and prepares body for pregnancy
Endocrine Glands
releases hormones directly into blood stream
Pineal Gland
Melatonin
onset of puberty, biological clock
parathyroid gland
parathyroid hormone
regulates calcium
