Chapter 10 - Endocrine Glands/Tissues Flashcards
hypothalamus (hormones)
pituitary-regulating hormones
neurohypophysis (pituitary gland- posterior) (hormones)
antidiuretic hormone (ADH), vasopressin, oxytocin, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
hypothalamus (functions)
either stimulates or inhibits pituitary secretions
neurohypophysis (pituitary gland - posterior) (functions)
increases water reabsorption, stimulates uterine contractions and lactation, stimulates the production of melanin
adenohypophysis (pituitary gland - anterior) (hormones)
growth hormone (GH), somatotrophic hormone (STH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin
adenhypophysis (pituitary gland - anterior) (functions)
stimulates bone and muscle growth; regulates some metabolic functions (like rate that cells utilize carbs and fats); stimulates secretion of adrenal cortex hormones; stimulates development of ova and production of female hormones; stimulates breast development and milk produciton
thryroid (hormones)
thyroxine (T4); triiodothyronine (T3); calcitonin
thryoid (function)
regulates metabolism; stimulates growth; lowers blood calcium as necessary
parathyroid (hormones)
parathromone, parathyroid hormone (PTH)
parathyroid (function)
increases blood calcium
adrenal medulla (hormones)
epinephrine (adrenaline); norepinephrine (noreadrenaline)
adrenal medulla (functions)
works with sympathetic nervous system to react to stress
adrenal cortex (hormones)
glucocorticoids (cortisol, corticocosteroids, corticosterone); mineralcorticoids (aldosterone), gonadocorticoids (androgens)
adrenal cortex (functions)
affects metabolism, growth, and aids in electrolyte and laid balances
pancreas (islets of Langerhans) (hormones)
insulin, glucagon
pancreas (in islets of Langerhans) (functions)
maintains homeostasis in blood glucose concentration
pineal gland (hormones)
melatonin
pineal gland (functions)
affects sexual functions and wake-sleep cycles
ovaries (hormones)
estrogen, progesterone
ovaries (functions)
promotes development of female sex characteristics, menstrual cycle, reproductive functions
thymus gland (hormones)
thymosin, thymic humoral factor (THF), factor thymic serum (FTS)
thymus gland (functions)
aids in development of T cells and some B cells; function not well understood
testes (hormones)
androgen, testosterone
testes (functions)
promotes development of male sex characteristics, sperm production
