Endocrine system Flashcards
Give functions of hormones
-Growth development
-Metabolism
-Response to critical situations
Hormones are formed from substances taken from the ______
Blood
What are the two types of glands
- Exocrine gland
- Endocrine gland
This type of gland passes hormones through a CHANNEL or DUCT to the site where they take effect
Exocrine Gland
This type of gland passes hormones NOT TO THE DUCT but directly to the bloodstream. Also called the mastergland
Endocrine Gland (Ductless gland)
Chief of the ductless gland that lies at the base of your brain
Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
What are the hormones that the pituitary gland produce
- Growth hormone
- Thyroid Stimulating hormone
- Prolactin
- Andrenocorticotrophic hormone
Growth development
Growth hormone
makes thyroid gland to produce hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Controls breast milk production
Prolactin
Makes adrenal gland to produce hormone.
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
This gland is located beneath the larynx
Thyroid gland
Causes increase oxygen consumption, speed up metabolism rate. It also increases appetite, weight loss, and an increase in body temperature.
Thyroxine
The Thyroid gland secretes _____ and ______
-Throxine
-Calcitonin
Prevents release of calcium from your bone leading to poor bone strength that
can put one at risk of bone fracture. Also responsible in regulating calcium and phosphate
levels in your blood.
Calcitonin
