Endocrine system Flashcards
what is the main purpose of the endocrine system
To maintain
HOMEOSTASIS in the
body through the use
of hormones.
Also involved in
growth and
development and
sexual
function/reproduction
what is the endocrine glands
Pineal gland
Pituitary gland (master gland)
Thyroid gland
Thymus gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
Ovaries
Testes
what is the function of the hypothalamus
makes hormones to control the pituitary gland. in addition make hormones that are stored in the pituitary gland.
what is the pituitary gland
produces hormones that regulate many of the other endocrine glands
what is the thymus
releases thymosin which stimulates the t-cell development
what is the function of the pineal gland
releases melatonin which is involved in ryhmthatic activities
what is the function of the thyroid
produces thyroxine which regulates the metabolism
what are hormones and what are their functions
Chemicals secreted by
endocrine glands
- Regulate the activities of other
organs and glands - Regulate metabolic processes
involving fats, proteins, and
carbohydrates - Regulate water and electrolyte
balance - Important role in growth &
reproduction
what is the anterior pituitary gland
It is the front lobe of the pituitary gland
regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormones that it produces.
what is the posterior pituitary gland
posterior pituitary is the back lobe of your pituitary gland, which is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus.
store and releases two hormones: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin)
what is the thyroid gland
◦ Butterfly shaped gland in the
neck
◦ Secretes two types of thyroid
hormones (T4 and T3) and
calcitonin
what is the parathyroid gland
◦ 4 small glands behind the
thyroid
◦ Secretes parathormone:
◦ Increases amount of calcium
available in blood
what is hyperthyroidism
Too much thyroid hormone
Body functions speed up
TX: medication to reduce hormone
production, radioactive iodine, surgery
what is hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone
Body functions slow down
TX: thyroid supplement medication
what is diabetes mellitus
Pancreas does not produce
enough insulin or insulin is not
used properly by the body..
All body systems may be
affected if blood glucose
levels are not well controlled.
