Anatomy - Endocrine System Flashcards
_____ glands secrete hormones into the blood.
Endocrine
Hormones made by the _____ are stored in the pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus
The _____ gland is known as the “master gland”.
Pituitary
_____ pituitary creates only 2 hormones.
Posterior
What are the two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary?
ADH
Oxytocin
What is the function of ADH?
Vasoconstriction in kidneys to decrease urine output
OPENS tubules in kidneys
______ is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary secreted with ADH.
Oxytocin
What is the main functions of oxytocin?
Smooth muscle (Uterine) constriction
What is synthetic oxytocin used for?
Post delivery for postpartum hemorrhaging
Speed delivery
____ is known as the “love hormone”.
Oxytocin
The _____ pituitary secretes 7 main hormones.
Anterior
Which hormone is responsible for growth and is secreted by the anterior pituitary?
Growth hormone (GH)
When is the greatest amount of growth hormone released?
Final stage of deep sleep
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary to increase steroid production in the cortex of the adrenal glands?
(ACTH)
Where do steroids originate?
Cortex of adrenal glands
What is the function of steroids secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands?
Suppression of immune system
Which hormone is secreted in response to stress?
Glucocorticoids
Glucosteroids are secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to stress and sent where?
Liver to release stored sugar for energy for cells
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary to stimulate thyroid?
TSH
Which gland is responsible for metabolism?
Thyroid
The thyroid releases ____ and _____ to alert mitochondria to increase energy production.
T3
T4
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary is sent to the ovaries to start estrogen and progesterone production?
LH
______ is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that increases temperature and thickens uterine lining?
Estrogen
_____ is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that acts as a preservative for the estrogen lining of the uterus?
Progesterone
____ is the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary which is sent to the ovaries to mature eggs for ovulation and the testes to produce sperm and release testosterone.
FSH
_____ is the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary and sent to the mammary gland to stimulate production of milk.
Prolactin
_____ is the hormone which stimulates nuclei in reticular formation for sleep.
Melatonin
The parathyroid is located where in relation to thyroid?
Inferior
______ is secreted by thyroid when blood calcium levels are too high.
Calcitonin; simulates osteoblasts
The ________ hormone is release when calcium levels are too low.
Parathyroid; stimulates osteoclasts
Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine?
Pancreas
Beta cells of the pancreas produce ____.
Insulin
Alpha cells of the pancreas produce ______.
Glucagon
_____ facilitates greater amounts of sugar getting into cells.
Insulin
What is the function of glucagon?
Releases stored complex sugars in liver
Thee endocrine system is made up of _____ glands.
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