endocrine system Flashcards
where is the thymus located?
upper chest under the breast bone
thymus function?
helps with immunity. remember white blood cells!!!!
where is the thyroid located?
near trachea, looks like a butterfly
thyroid function?
regulates physical & mental growth, oxidation, heart rate, blood pressure, temp, and utilization of glucose. remember metabolic rate!!!
where is the parathyroid located?
next to the thyroid
parathyroid function?
control the use of calcium in bone growth, muscle tone, and nervous activity
where is the pituitary gland located?
base of the brain
pituitary gland function?
development of reproductive organs, stimulation of mammary glands to produce milk, etc.
where is the hypothalamus located?
next to pituitary gland, bigger
hypothalamus function?
connects nervous system and endocrine system
pineal gland function?
unknown, secretes melatonin and has important effects on reproductive function
where is the pineal gland located?
base of the brain, size of a pea, next to cerebellum
where is the adrenal gland located?
above the kidneys
adrenal gland function?
secrets cortisol, takes effect mostly during stressful situations
where is the pancreas located?
below adrenal glands, under the small intestine
