Endocrine Glands and Their Functions Flashcards
Tropic hormoneStimulate secretion of thyroid hormones
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Tropical hormoneStimulate secretion of adrenal cortex hormones
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Tropical hormoneFemale: stimulates maturation of ovarian follicle and ovum; stimulates secretion of estrogen; triggers ovulation; stimulates development of corpus luteum (luteinization) Male: stimulates interstitial cells of the testes to secrete testosterone
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Stimulates growth in all organs; mobilizes food molecules, causing an increase in blood glucose concentration
Growth hormone (GH)
Stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk secretion (milk let down) after pregnancy
Prolactin (PRL) (lactogenic hormone)
Stimulates retention of water by the kidneys
Antidiuretic hormone(ADH)
Stimulates uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy; stimulates the release of milk into the breast ducts
Oxytocin (OT)
Stimulate the anterior pituitary to release hormones
Releasing hormones (RHs) (several)
Inhibit the anterior pituitary’s secretion of hormones
Inhibiting hormones (IHs) (several)
Stimulate the energy metabolism of all cells
Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
Stimulates the breakdown of bone; causes an increase in blood calcium concentration
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Regulate electrolyte and fluid homeostasis
Mineralocorticoids (MCs) : aldosterone
Stimulate gluconeogenesis, causing an increase in blood glucose concentration; also have anti-inflammatory and anti-immunity, anti-allergy effects
Sex hormones (androgens)
Prolong and intensify the sympathetic nervous system response during stress
Epinephrine (Epi) (adrenaline) and noepinephrine (NR)
Stimulates liver glycogenolysis causing an increase in blood glucose concentration
Glucagon
