endocrine system Flashcards
This gland is responsible for regulating metabolism and energy through the release of thyroid hormones.
Thyroid gland
This gland releases insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Pancreas
This gland controls the body’s response to stress through the release of cortisol.
Adrenal gland
This gland is located in the brain and regulates growth, reproduction, and metabolism.
Pituitary gland
This gland is located in the brain and regulates the sleep-wake cycle through the release of melatonin.
Pineal gland
This organ releases estrogen and progesterone to regulate the menstrual cycle in females.
Ovary
This organ produces testosterone to regulate male reproductive functions.
Testes
This gland controls calcium levels in the blood and bones.
Parathyroid gland
This hormone helps regulate blood pressure by controlling water balance.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
This hormone regulates the body’s use of energy and promotes the storage of glucose in the liver.
Insulin
This hormone is involved in the “fight or flight” response and increases heart rate and blood pressure.
Adrenaline
This gland is involved in the production of milk after childbirth.
Mammary glands
This organ releases bile to help with digestion and absorption of fats.
Liver
This is a condition where there is insufficient insulin production in the body.
Diabetes mellitus
This gland regulates the body’s growth and development by secreting growth hormone.
Pituitary gland
This hormone regulates sodium and water balance in the body.
Aldosterone
This gland controls the immune system by producing T-cells.
Thymus
This hormone promotes the production of milk in nursing mothers.
Prolactin
This gland helps regulate metabolism and the body’s response to stress.
Adrenal glands
This organ releases hormones that regulate blood sugar levels and digestion.
Pancreas
