Endocrine system Flashcards
Functions of the endocrine system
- Metabolism and tissue maturation
- Ion regulation
- Water balance
- Immune system regulation
- Heart rate and blood pressure regulation
- Control of blood glucose and other nutrients
- Control of reproductive function
- uterine contractions and milk release
Chemical substances secreted by cells into the interstital fluid and diffuse into the blood
Hormones
(true or false) The pituitary gland secretes at least NINE hormones that regulate numerous body functions and other endocrine glands
True
Promotes water retention by the kidneys
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Promotes uterine contractions during deliver
causes milk ejection in lactating women
Oxytocin
Stimulates growth
Growth hormone
Targets the skeleton to inhibit osteoclast
Calcitonin
Essential in regulating calcium balance in the blood
Parathyroid hormone
Regulate electrolytes in extracellular fluids
Mineralocorticoids
most important mineralocorticoid
Aldosterone
A triangular gland which has both exocrine and endocrine cells, located behind the stomach.
Pancreas
increases uptake of glucose and amino acids by cells
Insulin
Stimulates synthesis of glucose from amino acids
Glucagon
Small, pinecone-shaped structure located superior and posterior to the thalamus
Pineal body
