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Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

The two hormones released from the posterior
pituitary are ______________

A

antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and
oxytocin

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2
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This hormone in anterior pituitary gland, stimulates growth of bones,
muscles, and organs

A

growth hormone

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3
Q

Anterior Pituitary hormone that regulates thyroid gland secretions

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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4
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An anterior pituitary hormone that promotes ovulation and progesterone production

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) for females

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5
Q

An anterior pituitary hormone that is responsible for sperm production and testosterone

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Luteinizing hormone for males

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6
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anterior pituitary hormone for follicle maturation and estrogen secretion

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone for females

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7
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e : s e m i n i fe r o u s t u b u l e s ( t e s t e s )
- Function: sperm production

A

FSH for males

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8
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Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : m a m m a r y g l a n d s a n d o v a r i e s
• Functions: milk production

A

prolactin

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9
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : m e l a n o c y t e s i n t h e s k i n
• Functions: stimulate melanin production in
melanocytes

A

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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10
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Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : c e l l s o f a d r e n a l c o r t e x
• Functions: stimulate production of certain
corticosteroids

A

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)

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11
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : k i d n e y s
• Functions: conserve water
• Abnormalities: Diabetes insipidus

A

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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12
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Target tissues: uterus
• Functions: increases uterine contractions during labor

A

Oxytocin

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13
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One of largest glands. Requires iodine to function

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thyroid gland

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14
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What does thyroid gland secretes?

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thyroid hormone and calcitonin

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15
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• Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : m o s t
• Functions: regulates metabolic rates and is needed for growth

A

Thyroid hormones secreted by follicular cells

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16
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• Target tissues: bone and some other tissues
• Function: reduces blood calcium level when high

A

Calcitonin secreted by parafollicular cells

17
Q

• Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : b o n e s a n d k i d n e y s
• Functions: regulates blood Ca2+ levels (more than
calcitonin)

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

18
Q

Inner part of adnrenal gland

A

adrenal medulla

19
Q

outer part of adrenal gland

A

adrenal cortex

20
Q

Adrenal medulla hormone

A

Epinephrine/Norepinephrine

21
Q

Adrenal cortex hormone:

A

Aldosterone, Cortisol, Androgens

22
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : heart, blood vessels, liver, fat cells
• Functions: released as part of fight or flight response

A

Epinephrine/Norepinephrine

23
Q

Type of mineralocorticoids
• Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : k i d n e y s
• Functions: causes Na+ and H2O to be retained and K+ to be
secreted, indirectly involved with blood pressure and
blood volume

A

Aldosterone

24
Q

Type of glucocorticoids
• Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : m o s t
• Functions: increases breakdown of fat and
• protein for energy uses reduces inflammatory and
immune responses

A

Cortisol

25
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : m o s t
• Functions:
• Males: secondary sexual characteristics
• Females: sex drive

A

Androgens

26
Q

The exocrine portion of the pancreas secretes
________.

A

digestive enzymes

27
Q

The endocrine part of the pancreas consists of
________________, which are dispersed throughout the exocrine portion of the pancreas.

A

pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans)

28
Q

Alpha cells secrete

A

glucagon

29
Q

beta cells secrete

A

insulin

30
Q

delta cells secrete

A

somatostatin

31
Q

Target tissues: liver, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue
• Functions:
• regulates blood glucose levels
• after a meal glucose levels are high and insulin is secreted
• extra glucose is stored in form of glycogen

A

insulin

32
Q

too little insulin or faulty insulin receptors

A

Diabetes mellitus

33
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : l i v e r
• Function:
• regulates blood glucose levels
• between meals glucose levels drop and glucagon is secreted
• glucagon allows glycogen to be broken down into glucose

A

Glucagon

34
Q

T a r g e t t i s s u e s : m o s t
• Functions: aids in sperm and reproductive
organ development and function

A

Testosterone

35
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : m o s t
• Functions: involved in uterine and mammary gland
development and menstrual cycle

A

Estrogen/Progesterone

36
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : i m m u n e s y s t e m t i s s u e s
• Functions: promotes immune system development
and function

A

Thymosin

37
Q

Ta r g e t t i s s u e s : h y p o t h a l a m u s
Functions: plays a role in onset of puberty and
controls circadian rhythms. Light affects its
function.

A

Melatonin

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