Chapter 20: Endocrine System Flashcards
Describe the Endocrine gland
Ductless and in the bloodstream
Endocrine gland contains ____________
Hormones
•Target cells/ Target organs
• Receptors specific to hormone
What is feedback in the body?
Self-adjusting regulatory mechanism
What are the two type of feedback?
- Negative feedback
- Positive feedback- promotes released, escalating (nursing)
Adrenal glands contains _____________ which is near the cortex, contains Electrolyte type/amount, lipid metabolism, and minor sex hormone
Corticosteroids
Adrenal glands also contains ____________ which contains medulla and is responsible for our fight-or-flight response
Epinephrine/ Norepinephrine
The pancreas contains ____________ which has insulin and Glucagon
Pancreatic islets
The Gonads in the pancreas area contains what?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
Describe the Pituitary Gland?
• Inferior to brain
• Part nervous/glandular
The Posterior Pituitary Gland has what?
- Has Nervous tissue
- Has Hormones (The ADH, which increases water retention, and Vasoconstriction)
- Contains Oxytocin (Smooth muscle
contractions (intercourse,
labor) (• Lactation (females))
Anterior Pituitary Gland contains what type of tissues?
Glandular tissue
What are some different types of Hormones the Anterior Pituitary Gland has?
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
What is another function of the Anterior Pituitary Gland?
Regulate other endocrine glands
- LH and FSH regulate gonads
Describe the Pineal gland
- Near the Brain
- Contains Melatonin
- Involved in Circadian rhythm
(24-hour body clock) - Involved in Sexual maturation
The Thymus is involved in what?
Involved in maturation of T-lymphocytes (immunity)
