Endocrine System Flashcards
what is a similarity between the endocrine and nervous system
both are internal communication systems
what are functions are the controlled by ES
conception
gestion
parturition
metabolism
digestion
immune response
growth and development
puberty and aging
emotion
what do hormones do
help body adapt to constant changing internal and external environments
what are the 2 kinds of hormones
steroids and proteins
what are steroid hormones
made of lipids, secreted by adrenal cortex and gonads
what are protein hormones
secreted by pituitary gland, thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal medulla
what is the hypothalamus
main conductor of the system, link between ES and NS
what does the hypothalamus do
maintain control of organs,
control and regulate putuitary
control sexual behavior
influence emotional behavior
where is the pituitary gland located
base of brain
what do the pituitary gland do
controls many endorine glands
what does the anterior lobe secrete
GH
LH
FSH
TSH
ACTH
what does the posterior lobe secrete
ADH and ocxycotin
what is a common dysfunction of the the posterior lobe
cushings
what are syptoms of cushings
curly coat
repeated lamenitis
excessive sweating
lethargy
increased urine
enlarged abdomine
where are adrenal glands located
1 on each side