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Ch 11 Table 1: Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones Flashcards

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Glucocorticoids such as cortisol

A

adrenal cortex

regulates carbohydrates levels in the body

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Mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone

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adrenal cortex

regulates electrolytes and fluid volume in the body

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Steroid sex hormones such as androgen

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adrenal cortex
male sex hormones from adrenal cortex may be converted to estrogen in the bloodstream. Responsible for reproduction and secondary sexual characteristics.

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Epinephrine (adrenaline)

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Adrenal medulla

intensifies response during stress; “fight or flight” response

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Norepinephrine

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Adrenal medulla

chiefly a vasoconstrictor

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Estrogen

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ovaries

stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics in females; regulates menstrual cycle

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Progesterone

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ovaries

Prepares for conditions of pregnancy

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Glucagon

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Pancreas

stimulates liver to release glucose into the blood

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Insulin

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Pancreas

regulates and promotes entry of glucose into cells

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Parathyroid glands

stimulates bone breakdown; regulates calcium levels in the blood

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Pituitary anterior lobe

regulates function of adrenal cortex

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Gonadotropins

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Pituitary anterior lobe

stimulate gonads

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Pituitary anterior lobe

Stimulates growth of eggs in female and sperm in males

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Growth hormone (GH)

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Pituitary anterior lobe

stimulates growth of body

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Pituitary anterior lobe

regulates function of male and female gonads and plays a role in releasing ova in females

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

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Pituitary anterior lobe

stimulates pigment in skin

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Prolactin

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Pituitary anterior lobe

stimulates milk production

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

A

Pituitary anterior lobe

regulates function of thyroid gland

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Pituitary posterior lobe

stimulates absorption of water by the kidneys

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Oxytocin

A

Pituitary posterior lobe

stimulates uterine contractions and releases milk into ducts

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Testosterone

A

Testes

promotes sperm production and development of secondary sex characteristics in males

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Thymosin

A

Thymus

promotes development of cells in immune system

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Calcitonin

A

Thyroid gland

stimulates deposition of calcium into bone

24
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Thyroxine

A

Thyroid gland

stimulates metabolism in cells

25
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Triiodothronine

A

Thyroid gland

stimulates metabolism in cells

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