Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
Exocrine
A
Exit locally.
2
Q
Endocrine
A
Enter circulation.
3
Q
Endocrine glands
A
Ductless glands that secrete hormones into circulation to a specific target organ, gland or tissue.
4
Q
Homeostasis
A
Balance in the body.
5
Q
Negative feedback
A
Causes a reduction.
6
Q
Positive feedback
A
Causes an increase.
7
Q
FSH
A
Follicle stimulating hormone.
8
Q
ACTH
A
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone.
9
Q
GH
A
Growth hormone or somatotropin.
10
Q
TSH
A
Thyroid stimulating hormone.
11
Q
LH
A
Luteinising hormone.
12
Q
ICSH
A
Interstitial cell stimulating hormone.
13
Q
Glucocorticoids, cortisol and corticosterone
A
Endogenous steroids.
14
Q
Hyperadrenocorticism
A
Cushing’s disease.
15
Q
ADH
A
Antidiuretic hormone.
