endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
pituitary : growth
A
growth hormone
2
Q
pituitary : milk production
A
prolactin
3
Q
pituitary : secretes sex hormones
A
luteinizing hormone
4
Q
pituitary: reduces water excretion
A
antidiuretic hormone
5
Q
pituitary : contracts uterine wall
A
oxytocin
6
Q
thyroid : increase energy release from carbs
A
thyroxine
7
Q
thyroid : 5x more potent than t4
A
triiodothyronine
8
Q
thyroid : lowers blood calcium
A
calcitonin
9
Q
thyroid : increases blood calcium
A
parathormone
10
Q
adrenal medulla: increase in breathing ,heart rate, adrenaline
A
epinephrine and norepinephrine
11
Q
adrenal cortex : electrolytes
A
aldosterone
12
Q
adrenal cortex : increases fatty acids
A
cortisol
13
Q
pancreas : adding glucose to the body
A
glucagon
14
Q
pancreas : lowers blood sugar in the body
A
insulin
15
Q
pancreas : regulates carbohydrates
A
somastatin
