Chapter 13 - FITB Flashcards
The endocrine system is made of up _______ which secretes a type of __________ into the bloodstream.
glands / hormone
List the 8 glands of the endocrine system
- _____________ 5.______________
- _____________ 6._______________
- ______________ 7. _______________
- _____________ 8._______________
- pineal gland
- pancreas
- testes
- ovaries
- parathyroid
- thyroid gland
- pituitary gland
- adrenals
Another name for the pituitary gland is ___________
hypophysis
The area of the pancreas responsible for regulating blood sugar and releasing insulin is the ______ ____ _____________
islets of Langerhans
The endocrine system and the _______ system work closely together to maintain homeostasis.
nervous
Name the 4 growth hormones produced by the pituitary gland
- ______________ 3. ______________
- _____________ 4. ______________
- growth hormone
- oxytocin
- prolactin
- follicle-stimulating hormone
Name 1 hormone produced by the pineal gland:
1. ____________
melatonin
Name the 2 hormones produced by the thyroid gland:
- ______________
- ______________
- thyroxine
2. calcitonin
Name 1 hormone produced by the pancreas:
1. ___________
insulin
Name the 4 hormones produced by the adrenal glands:
- _____________ 3. ______________
- _____________ 4. ______________
- cortisol
- aldosterone
- adrenaline
- testosterone
Name 1 hormone produced by the ovaries.
estrogen
Name 1 hormone produced by the testes.
testosterone
The __________ gland is also known as the master gland.
pituitary
The _______ gland is small, pine cone-shaped gland located near the cerebellum
pineal
The _______ gland is located in the neck is anterior to the trachea, it plays a vital role in metabolism.
thyroid
