Endocrine System Flashcards
The only cells that can respond to hormones are referred to as ___ cells and have ___ that the chemical messengers must ___ to.
- Target
- Receptor Sites
- Bind
___ are chemical messengers that are transported through the ___ and through the ___ body.
- Hormones
- Bloodstream
- Entire
The endocrine system is regulated by the ___.
Hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus regulates the ___ gland.
Pituitary.
The hypothalamus has direct neural control over cells of the ___ gland.
Adrenal.
What does TSH stand for?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
Where is TSH made?
The pituitary gland.
How does TSH affect the body?
Increases ATP production which increases metabolic rate.
Which gland develops and maintains lymphocytes?
The thymus.
What does ACTH stand for?
AdrenoCorTicoid Hormone.
Where is ACTH produced?
Pituitary gland.
What three hormones are produced by the Adrenal Gland?
- Aldosterone
- Hydrocortisone
- Epinephrine/ norepinephrine
What does Aldosterone do?
- Increases reabsorption of sodium from Renal Tubules into Peritubular Capillaries.
- Increases reabsorption of water into blood.
What does hydrocortisone do?
- Decrease usage of protein in cells
- Increase breakdown of fat
- Increase release of glucose
- Slows phagocytes
- Decrease histamine release
What does epinephrine/ norepinephrine do?
- Vasodilation of blood vessels
- Dilation of airways
- Increase glucose breakdown
- Release liver’s glucose storage
- Heart pumps harder and faster
