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Endocrine Functions Flashcards

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What hormones does the hypothalamus release?

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  • releasing hormones
  • inhibiting hormones
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What hormones does the anterior pituitary gland release?

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  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Prolactin
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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What hormones do the posterior pituitary gland release?

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  • Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
  • Oxytocin
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What hormone does the pineal gland release?

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  • Melatonin
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What hormones do the thyroid release?

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  • Calcitonin
  • T3 and T4
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What hormone does the parathyroid release?

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  • Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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What hormone does the thymus release?

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  • thymosin
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What hormones do the adrenal medulla release?

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  • adrenaline (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
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What hormones do the adrenal cortex release?

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  • Aldosterone
  • Cortisol
  • Testosterone
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What hormones does the pancreas release?

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  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
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What hormones do the ovaries release?

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  • Oestrogen
  • Progesterone
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What hormone does the testes release?

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  • Testosterone
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Function of growth hormone (GH)

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  • stimulates the growth of bones, cartilage, soft tissue and skeletal muscle
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Function of prolactin

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  • stimulates the breasts to develop
  • stimulates production of milk
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Function of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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  • stimulated the thyroid gland to produce hormones
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Function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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  • stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids when under stress
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Function of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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  • stimulates the development of ova and sperm
  • stimulates spermatogenic cells to respond to testosterone (male)
18
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Function of luteinizing hormone (LH) in men

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  • Promotes the development of the leydig cells of the testes which produce testosterone (increase testosterone production)
19
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Function of luteinizing hormone (LH) in women

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triggers release of egg in the ovary
- role in menstruation

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Function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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  • stimulates water reabsorption by the kidney
21
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Function of oxytocin

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  • stimulates uterine contractions during labour
  • stimulates the release of milk while breastfeeding
22
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Function of melatonin

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  • high levels induce sleep
  • low levels increase alertness
23
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Function of calcitonin

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helps to regulate blood calcium levels by LOWERING levels
- stimulates osteoblastic activity in the bones, this causes the calcium to be taken from the blood into the bones to be used and stored
- increases the excretion of calcium and phosphate in urine
- inhibits the intestines from absorbing more calcium

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Function of T3 and T4

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regulate all phases of metabolism, including:
- increasing the release of energy from carbohydrates and fatty acids
- increasing protein synthesis
- determining the number of calories required to maintain the body at rest

25
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Function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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helps to regulate blood calcium levels by INCREASING levels
- increases the release of calcium from the bone tissue by stimulating osteoclastic activity
- stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb calcium from the urine and excrete phosphate
- activates vitamin D, with the assistance of vitamin D, it increases the absorption of dietary calcium from the intestines

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Function of thymosin

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  • promotes the proliferation and maturation of lymphocytes in lymphatic tissue throughout the body.
27
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Function of adrenaline (epinephrine and norepinephrine)

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  • stimulates fight/flight response
28
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Function of aldosterone

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  • stimulate the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water and eliminate potassium
29
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Function of cortisol

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  • stimulates activity of muscles and body to deal with stress, increases alertness
30
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Function of testosterone

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  • Development of sperm & testes
  • Increased hair growth on face, chest, axilla, pubic region
  • Enlargement of vocal cords (deep voice)
  • Increased musculoskeletal growth (height and male physique)
  • Thickened skin and oil and sweat production (acne and body odour increase).
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Function of insulin

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  • lowers the blood glucose levels by helping to transport glucose into most cells
32
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Function of glucagon

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increase the blood glucose levels by:
- stimulating the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver
- stimulating the conversion of proteins into glucose

33
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Function of oestrogen

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  • promoting the maturation of eggs
  • helps develop the female secondary sex characteristics
  • Enlargement and development of reproductive organs
  • Enlargement and development of breasts
  • Deposits fat beneath the skin, especially thighs, buttocks and breasts
  • Widens pelvis
  • Onset of menstrual cycle
  • Prevents excessive growth in height
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Function of progesterone

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  • working with the oestrogen to establish the menstrual cycle
  • help maintain pregnancy
  • prepare the breasts for milk production after birth.

allied health yr 2 - body systems (16 decks)

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