Chapter 16 B Flashcards
In adults the full blown hypothyroid syndrome is called??
Myxedema
What is the body’s major metabolic hormone?
Thyroid
A polypeptide hormone released by the parafollicular or C cells of the thyroid gland in the response to a rise in blood calcium
Calcitonin
What is the breakdown of glucagon to glucose?
Glycogenolysis
Tiny cell clusters that produces pancreatic hormones are
Pancreatic islets
Is a mixed gland composed of both endocrine and exocrine gland cells, located behind the stomach in the abdomen.
Pancreas
The male and female ___ produce steroid sex hormones
Gonads
An amine hormone derived from serotonin?
Melatonin
The tiny, pine cone shaped hangs from the roof of the third ventricle in the diencephalon. It’s major secretory product is melatonin?
Pineal gland
Influence the energy metabolism of most body cells and help us resist stressors also include cortisol
Glucocorticoids
The adrenal cortex synthesizes well over two dozen steroid hormones collectively called ___
Corticosteroids
Lower blood glucose levels
Insulin
The most potent moneralocorticoid? (Think sodium)
Aldosterone
A huge urine output that decreases blood volume and causes dehydration is ___
Polyuria
To regulate the electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids mainly potassium and sodium?
Mineralocorticoids
The most important hormone in calcium homeostasis?
Parathyroid hormone
_____ _____ produce glucagon
Alpha cells
_____ ______ produce insulin.
Beta cells
Four to eight tiny glands embedded in the posterior aspect of the thyroid?
Parathyroid gland
Pyramid shaped organ perched atop the kidneys, where they are enclosed in fibrous capsule and a cushion of fat
Adrenal gland
The __ __ produce calcitonin
Parafollicular cells
Several hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary gland. The mechanism of transportation from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary gland is through the _____ ______ ____
Hypophyseal portal system
Hormone that helps the body avoid dehydration and water overload?
Antidiuretic hormone
_____ is an essential element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Iodine
