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Endocrine system Flashcards

1
Q

Adrenal glands

Cortex: aldosterone

hormone

A

regulates electrolytes and fluid volume

function

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Q

andrenal glands

cortex: cortisol

hormone

A

regulates carbohydrates

function

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Q

andrenal glands

medulla: epinephrine

hormone

A

fight-or-flight response

function

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4
Q

andrenal glands

medulla: norepinephrine

hormone

A

vasoconstrictor

function

constriction of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls

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hypothalamus

produces: antidiuretic hormone

hormone

A

stimulates reabsorption of water in kidneys

function

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hypothalamus

produces: oxytocin

hormone

A

stimulates uterine contractions during labor and release of breast milk

function

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Q

ovaries

estrogen

hormone

A

development of secondary sex characteristics in females, regulates menses

function

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Q

ovaries

progesterone

hormone

A

prepares the body for pregnancy

function

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Q

pancreas

alpha cells: glucagon

hormone

A

increases blood sugar

function

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Q

pancreas

beta cells: insulin

hormone

A

decreases blood sugar

function

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Q

parathyroid gland

parathyroid hormone

hormone

A

regulates calcium

function

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Q

pineal gland

melatonin

hormone

A

regulates onset of pubery, biological clock

function

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Q

pituitary gland, anterior

growth hormone

hormone

A

stimulates body growth

function

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Q

pituitary gland, anterior

melanoctye stimulating hormone

hormone

A

stimulates skin pigment

function

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Q

pituitary gland, anterior

adrenocorticotropic hormone

hormone

A

regulates adrenal cortex

function

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Q

pituitary gland, anterior

thyroid-stimulating hormone

hormone

A

regulates thyroid gland

function

17
Q

pituitary gland, anterior

follicle-stimulating hormone

hormone

A

stimulates growth of ova and sperm

function

18
Q

pituitary gland, anterior

luteinizing hormone

hormone

A

stimulates ovulation (females) and testosterone production (males)

function

19
Q

pituitary gland, anterior

prolactin

hormone

A

stimulates ovulation (females) and testosterone production (males)

function

20
Q

pituitary gland, posterior

releases: antidiuretic hormone

hormone

A

stimulates reabsorption of water by the kidneys

function

21
Q

pituitary gland, posterior

releases: oxytocin

hormone

A

stimulates uterine contractions during labor and release of breast milk

22
Q

testes

testosterone

hormone

A

sperm production, secondary sex characteristics in males

functions

23
Q

thymus

thymosin

hormone

A

development of cells in the immune system

function

24
Q

thyroid gland

T3 and T4

hormone

A

cellular metabolsim

function

25
Q

thyroid gland

calcitonin

hormone

A

increases bone calcium

function

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