Chap 18, Endocrine System, Major Endocrine Glands: The hormones Flashcards
Major Endocrine Glands: The hormones they produce and their actions
Thyroid Hormones
Thyroxine (T4); triiodothyronine (T3); Calcitonin
Thyroid Hormones: Thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
Increases metabolism in body cells
Thyroid hormone: Calcitonin
Decreases blood calcium
Parathyroids Hormone
Parathyroid hormone or parathormone (PTH)
Parathyroids hormone: Parathyroid hormone or parathormone (PTH)
Increases blood calcium
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Cortisol (glucocorticoid), Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid), Androgens, Estrogens (sex hormones)
Adrenal Cortex Hormone: Cortisol (glucocorticoid)
Increases blood sugar
Adrenal Cortex Hormone: Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid)
Increases reabsorption of sodium
Adrenal Cortex Hormone: Androgens (sex hormone)
Secondary sex characteristics
Adrenal Cortex Hormone: Estrogens (sex hormone)
Secondary sex characteristics
Adrenal Medulla Hormones
Epinephrine (adrenaline), Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Adrenal Medulla Hormone: Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Sympathomimetic: it raises blood pressure and heart rate and dilates airways.
Adrenal Medulla Hormone: Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Sympathomimetic: it raises blood pressure and heart rate and dilates airways.
Pancreas, Islet Cells Hormones
Insulin, Glucagon
Pancreas, Islet Cells Hormone: Insulin
Decreases blood sugar (glucose to glycogen)