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Anatomy - Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

_____ glands secrete hormones into the blood.

A

Endocrine

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2
Q

Hormones made by the _____ are stored in the pituitary gland.

A

Hypothalamus

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3
Q

The _____ gland is known as the “master gland”.

A

Pituitary

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4
Q

_____ pituitary creates only 2 hormones.

A

Posterior

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5
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What are the two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary?

A

ADH

Oxytocin

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6
Q

What is the function of ADH?

A

Vasoconstriction in kidneys to decrease urine output

OPENS tubules in kidneys

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7
Q

______ is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary secreted with ADH.

A

Oxytocin

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8
Q

What is the main functions of oxytocin?

A

Smooth muscle (Uterine) constriction

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9
Q

What is synthetic oxytocin used for?

A

Post delivery for postpartum hemorrhaging

Speed delivery

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10
Q

____ is known as the “love hormone”.

A

Oxytocin

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11
Q

The _____ pituitary secretes 7 main hormones.

A

Anterior

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12
Q

Which hormone is responsible for growth and is secreted by the anterior pituitary?

A

Growth hormone (GH)

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13
Q

When is the greatest amount of growth hormone released?

A

Final stage of deep sleep

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14
Q

Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary to increase steroid production in the cortex of the adrenal glands?

A

(ACTH)

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15
Q

Where do steroids originate?

A

Cortex of adrenal glands

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16
Q

What is the function of steroids secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands?

A

Suppression of immune system

17
Q

Which hormone is secreted in response to stress?

A

Glucocorticoids

18
Q

Glucosteroids are secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to stress and sent where?

A

Liver to release stored sugar for energy for cells

19
Q

Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary to stimulate thyroid?

A

TSH

20
Q

Which gland is responsible for metabolism?

A

Thyroid

21
Q

The thyroid releases ____ and _____ to alert mitochondria to increase energy production.

A

T3

T4

22
Q

Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary is sent to the ovaries to start estrogen and progesterone production?

A

LH

23
Q

______ is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that increases temperature and thickens uterine lining?

A

Estrogen

24
Q

_____ is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that acts as a preservative for the estrogen lining of the uterus?

A

Progesterone

25
Q

____ 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.

A

FSH

26
Q

_____ is the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary and sent to the mammary gland to stimulate production of milk.

A

Prolactin

27
Q

_____ is the hormone which stimulates nuclei in reticular formation for sleep.

A

Melatonin

28
Q

The parathyroid is located where in relation to thyroid?

A

Inferior

29
Q

______ is secreted by thyroid when blood calcium levels are too high.

A

Calcitonin; simulates osteoblasts

30
Q

The ________ hormone is release when calcium levels are too low.

A

Parathyroid; stimulates osteoclasts

31
Q

Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine?

A

Pancreas

32
Q

Beta cells of the pancreas produce ____.

A

Insulin

33
Q

Alpha cells of the pancreas produce ______.

A

Glucagon

34
Q

_____ facilitates greater amounts of sugar getting into cells.

A

Insulin

35
Q

What is the function of glucagon?

A

Releases stored complex sugars in liver

36
Q

Thee endocrine system is made up of _____ glands.

A

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