Endocrine Flashcards
What makes up the central network of the endocrine system?
Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and nervous system
Hypothalamus controls release of
Pituitary hormones
Corticotropin releasing hormone
Thyrotropin releasing hormone
Growth hormone releasing hormone
Somatostatin
The anterior pituitary gland controls the release of
Growth hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone Follicle stimulating hormone Lutenizing hormone Prolactin
Posterior pituitary gland controls the release of
Antidiuretic hormone
Oxytocin
Adrenal cortex controls the release of
Mineral corticosteroids (aldosterone), glucocorticoids (cortisol), adrenal androgens(DHEA), and androgens
The adrenal medulla controls the release of
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
The thyroid controls the release of
Thyroid C cells control the release of
Triiodothyronine and thyroxine
C cells= calcitonin
The parathyroid gland controls the release of
Parathyroid hormone
Pancreatic islet cells control release of
Insulin, glucagon and somatostatin
The kidney controls the release of
1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D
The ovaries control the release of
Estrogen and progesterone
The testes control the release of
Androgens (testosterone)
Risk for diabetes: waist size
Men 40
Women 35
Risk for diabetes: triglycerides
150 or higher using a cholesterol med
Risk for diabetes: HDL
Men <40
Women < 50
*or using a cholesterol med
