Endocrine System

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Neurohomones that stimulate or inhibit anterior pituitary gland function

Question 2

Anterior pituitary gland

Answer 2

ACTH, FSH, LG ,GH, PRL,TSH

Question 3

Posterior pituitary

Answer 3

Secretes oxytocin - stimulates uterine contractions during birth & milk secretion after birth
Secretes antidiuretic hormone - increases water reabsorption in the kidneys

Question 4

Pineal

Answer 4

Melatonin

Question 5

Parathyroids

Answer 5

Parathyroid hormone _↑ blood calcium & stimulates the production in the kidneys of active form of vitamin D.

Question 6

Thyroid

Answer 6

Thyroid hormone - regulates metabolic rate, growth & differentiation, makes calcitonin , which plays a role in calcium homeostasis.

Question 7

Stomach & small intestine

Answer 7

Secrete gastrin , secretin & cholecystokinin that regulate pancreatic activity, facilitate digestion & control appetite.

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

Estrogens - estradiol & progesterone - control female reproduction

Question 9

Testes

Answer 9

Androgens -testosterone, Control male reproduction

Question 10

Pancreas

Answer 10

Insulin -↓ blood glucose & glucagon- ↑ blood glucose

Question 11

Kidneys

Answer 11

Secrete erythropoietin - regulates maturation of red blood cells
Secrete enzyme renin which begins synthesis of hormone angiotensin II which helps maintain normal BP

Question 12

Liver

Answer 12

Produces insulin- like growth factor 1, which controls growth of bones

Question 13

Adrenal glands ( medulla & cortex)

Answer 13

Makes epinephrine & norepinephrine which mediate the fight or flight response.