Endocrine System Flashcards
The ______ _______ is composed of glands that secrete different types of
hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our body.
endocrine system
are organic substances released
by the glands of the endocrine
system directly into the bloodstream.
Hormones
are capable of changing the
physiological and metabolic behaviors of
their target cells to maintain homeostasis.
Hormones
The _____ _____ ____ in the body are
the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus,
adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
major endocrine glands
Produces hormones that
stimulate growth, and
controls the functions of
other glands. (At the base of the brain.)
Hormones: Oxytocin, Growth Hormones, Prolactin, etc.
Pituitary Gland
Produces Hormones that regulate body metabolism and storage of calcium in bones. (In front of the neck but below the voice box.)
Hormone: Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid Gland
Produces hormones that
control the calcium levels
in your body, and
normalizes bone growth. (In the Neck)
Hormone: Parathormone
Parathyroid Gland
Produces hormones that enable the body to produce T cells before puberty. (In front of the Heart)
Hormone: Thymosin
Thymus
Produces hormones that affects metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stess reaction.( On top of the kidneys.)
Hormones: Adrenaline and others
Adrenal Gland
Produces hormones that regulate the blood sugar levels. (Behind the stomach.(
Hormones: Insulin, Glucagon
Pancreas
Produces hormones that control maturation of sperm, and the secondary male sexual Characteristics.(Scrotum)
Hormone: Testosterone
Testes
Produces hormones that regulate the secondary female sexual characteristics, and the maturation of the egg cells and ovulation.( Pelvic area)
Hormons: Estrogen, Progesterone
Ovary
Produces a hormone that regulates the biological clock in some animals.( In the Brain.)
Hormone: Melatonin
Pineal Gland
