Anatomy test 4 Flashcards
the ____ gland is in the anterior neck and lies over the trachea
thyroid gland
which gland produces the hormone PTH
parathyroid gland
the adrenal glands are located superior to the
kidney
how many parathyroid glands are present in the body
4
hormone responsible for uterine contractions during childbirth
oxytocin
gland that regulates metabolism
thyroid gland
hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood
parathyroid hormone
hormone responsible for the body being able to react to dangerous situations with increased responsiveness and energy
norepinephrine
gland that produces the hormone that maintains secondary sex characteristics
gonads
Giantism and Dwarfism are a result of improper functioning of the _____ gland
pituitary gland (anterior)
thyroid hormones contain the element
iodine
inner part of the adrenal gland
adrenal medulla
antidiuretic hormone is often referred to as
vasopressin
the pineal gland secretes
melatonin
what is the function of the hormone glucagon
increases the blood levels of glucose
steroids include:
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estrogen, progesterone, cortisone
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the area that connects the 2 lobes of the thyroid gland is called the
isthmus
front part of the pituitary gland
anterior lobe
the endocrine glands secrete
hormones intro body fluids
hormones may be composed of
steroids & proteins
part of the brain that controls the pituitary
hypothalamus (brain)
the 2 hormones secreted by the neurohypophysis
- antidiuretic
2. oxytocin
insulin and glucagons regulate blood levels of
glucose in blood
the thymus gland acts as part of which system
endocrine system
the adenohypophysis produces
- growth hormone
- prolactin
- follicle-stimulating hormone
- luteinizing hormone
- adrenocorticotropic hormone
in order for a substance to be tasted it must be
dissolved in a fluid
“blood shot eyes” are a result of dilation of blood vessels in the
sclera
photoreceptors are located in the
eyes ( INNER TUNIC )
responds to light energy