endocrine glands functions Flashcards
familiarize myself with functions of endocrine system
location of: hypothalamus
above the pituitary gland
main function(s) of: hypothalamus
control the pituitary gland using hormonal and neural stimulation
additional function(s) of: hypothalamus
(there are six)
- regulates sleep/wake cycle
- regulates body temperature
- regulates food intake
- controls thirst
- is the emotional response centre
- controls spinal cord and brainstem
location of: pituitary gland
small bulb on underside of brain
name the 2 pituitary lobes
anterior pituitary + posterior pituitary
another name for the pituitary gland and its function? (think master switch)
master gland; it controls many other glands in the body
location of: pineal gland
cone-shaped gland near the cerebellum
the main secretion of the pineal gland is…?
melatonin
location of: thymus
near the sternum
what does the thymus produce (3 things)? they’re involved in the ____________ of which system?
- produces thymopoietin, thymic factor & thymosin
- involved in the DEVELOPMENT of the IMMUNE system.
name the 2 pancreatic glands:
exocrine gland and endocrine gland
which pancreatic gland uses ducts? which doesn’t?
exocrine uses glands, endocrine does not use glands
function of: gonads (reproductive organs)
produce sex cells, secrete sex hormone
location of: thyroid gland
at the base of the neck
what shape does the thyroid gland resemble and why?
- looks like a butterfly
- has 2 distinctive halves
