Endocrine System Flashcards
Posterior Pituitary gland hormones
- Oxytocin
2. Antidiuretic (ADH)
Anterior Pituitary gland hormones
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Prolactin (PRL)
- Thyrotropic (TSH)
- Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
- Follicle Stimulating (FSH)
- Luteinizing (LH)
6.
Pineal gland hormones
Melatonin
Parathyroid gland hormones
Parathyroid
Thyroid gland hormones
- Thyroid
2. Calcitonin
Thymus gland hormones
Thymosin
Adrenal gland hormones
- Aldosterone
- Cortisol
- Androgens
- Epinephrine
Pancreas gland hormones
- Insulin
2. Glucagon
Ovary gland hormones
- Estrogen
2. Progesterone
Testies gland hormones
Testosterone
Growth hormone (GH)
Anterior pituitary gland
Growth (muscles ect)
Prolactin
Anterior pituitary gland
Milk “let down”
Thyrotropic (TSH)
Anterior pituitary gland
Thyroxin released from thyroid gland
Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
Anterior pituitary gland
Cortisol released from adrenal cortex
Oxytocin
Posterior pituitary
Uterus contracts
Follicle stimulating (FSH)
Anterior pituitary gland
Eggs/sperm made in gonads
Luteinizing (LH)
Anterior pituitary gland
Progesterone/testosterone made
Antidiuretic (ADH)
Posterior pituitary
Conserve water
Thyroxin
Thyroid gland
Increase metabolism
Calcitonin
Thyroid gland
“Crash” blood Ca++ into blood (bone to blood)
Parathyroid hormone
Parathyroid gland
“Push” Ca++ into blood (bone to blood)
Aldosterone
Adrenal cortex Conserve water (by conserving Na+)
Cortisol
Adrenal cortex
Make glucose from fats, proteins
Androgens
Adrenal cortex
Make testosterone/estrogen
Epinephrine
Adrenal medulla
Fight or flee (STRESS)
Insulin (beta)
Pancreas
Move glucose from blood to cells
Glucagon (alpha)
Pancreas
Moves glucose from cells to blood
Melatonin
Pineal
Regulate circadian rhythms
Thymosins
Thymus gland
Create white blood cells
Testosterone
Testies
Male sex hormone
Estrogen
Ovary
Female sex hormone