Anatomy Test: Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the function of the Endocrine System?
To regulate growth, metabolism, and sexual development
How does the Endocrine System maintain Homeostasis?
Secretes hormones into the bloodstream
What is the Endocrine System made out of?
Made out of glands that produce and secrete hormones
Where is the Thyroid Gland located at?
Located at the Throat
Where is the Pancreas located at?
Located under the stomach
Where is the Parathyroid located at?
Located at the Throat
Where is the Pituitary Gland located at?
Located at the base of the Brain
Where is Adrenal Glands located at?
Located above the kidneys
Define Endocrine
INSIDE
Define Exocrine
OUTSIDE
Give a POSITIVE feedback example!
Contractions during labor
Give a NEGATIVE feedback example.
Regulation of the blood calcium level
Define Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone.
Stimulates the Thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones
Define Pituitary Gland.
The master gland, controls all other cells
Define Growth Hormone
Stimulates the growth in childhood
Define Prolactin
Stimulates milk production from a woman’s breasts after childbirth
Define Adrenocorticotropin
Stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal gland
Using the case study, what symptoms did Timothy feel?
He felt joint pains, loss of energy in daily activities, withdrawn, coordination problems, slower in practice.
Using the case study, what was the DIAGNOSIS of his disease?
He had a brain tumor, or Hyperthyroidism
What is Thyroxin & Tri-idothyronine?
Increases the rate at which cells release energy from carbohydrates
What is BMR?
Basal metabolic rate, how many calories the body needs to maintain life
What is Antidiuretic Hormone(ADH)?
Called Vasopressin, is stored in the back of the pituitary gland to regulate water balance
What is Calcitonin?
Regulates the blood concentration of calcium
What is Epinephrine & Norepineohrine?
Increased heart rate, breathing rate, elevated blood pressure (Fight or flight, response to stress)
