endocrine system Flashcards
hormones are?
chemical messengers
part of the brain that controls hormone function
hypothalamus
this organ secretes insulin
pancreas
the master gland
pituitary
which would be positive feedback?
childbirth
for a labor induction, what hormone would likely be used?
oxytocin
if this disease is untreated, nerves can be damaged
diabetetes
hypothyroidism is likely to cause what symptom
weight gain
Epinephrine is released by what gland
thymus
the basal metabolic rate is
amount of calories needed to maintain life
what is the “opposite” of insulin?
glucagon
cortisol is released in response to
stress
a tumor in the pituitary gland would cause what symptoms
inability to gain weight, infertility, anxiety.
this hormone regulates blood calcium levels
calcitonin
pineal gland is responsible for?
circadian rhythm
hypoglycemia is
low blood sugar
aldosterone regulates
blood pressure
what would cause an increase of epinephrine in the blood
extreme stress
Antidiuretic hormone regulates
water balance and kidney function
lodine is added to salt to prevent
goiters
which is a gonadotropin?
estrogen and testosterone
helps maintain muscle and bone mass
growth hormone