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Endocrine System Flashcards

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What are the common Endocrine glands?

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  1. Pineal
  2. Pituitary (Anterior & Posterior)
  3. Thyroid
  4. Parathyroid
  5. Adrenal Cortex
  6. Adrenal Medulla
  7. Pancreas (islets of Langerhans)
  8. Testes
  9. Ovaries
  10. Hypothalamus
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What gland releases Melatonin and what is the function?

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The Pineal Gland releases Melatonin. The function of Melatonin helps promote sleep, inhibit gonad function

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What gland releases Growth Hormone and what is the function?

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Anterior Pituitary releases Growth Hormone. The function of Growth Hormone it promotes growth and repair of muscle and bones.

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What gland releases (TSH)Thyroid-stimulating hormone and what is the function?

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Anterior Pituitary releases TSH. Releases T3 and T4 from thyroid gland.

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What gland releases Prolactin and what is the function?

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Anterior Pituitary releases Prolactin. Promotes milk production, suppresses ovulation

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What gland releases (ACTH) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone and what is the function?

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Anterior Pituitary releases ACTH .Releases cortisol from adrenal cortex.

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What gland releases Oxytocin and what is the function?

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Posterior Pituitary releases Oxytocin. Causes labor contractions, milk duct contraction, and orgasm.

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What gland releases ADH (vasopressin) and what is the function?

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Posterior Pituitary releases ADH (Vasopressin).Contracts blood vessels, reduces urine formation.

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What gland releases T3 & T4 and what is the function?

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Thyroid gland releases T3 &T4. Regulates the rate of fuel burning by the body.

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What gland releases Calcitonin and what is the function?

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Thyroid gland releases Calcitonin. Promotes storage of calcium in bones.

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What gland releases (PTH) Parathyroid hormone and what is the function?

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Parathyroids release PTH. Promotes release of calcium from bones to blood.

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What gland releases Thymosin and what is the function?

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Thymus Gland release Thymosin. Promotes development of immune system.

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What gland releases Aldosterone and what is the function?

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Adrenal Cortex release Aldosterone. Promotes NA and water retention by kidneys.

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What gland releases Cortisol and what is the function?

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Adrenal Cortex releases Cortisol. Promotes alertness, aids in fight or flight response.

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What gland releases Epinephrine and what is the function?

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Adrenal Medulla releases Epinephrine. Promotes alertness, aids in fight or flight response.

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What gland releases Glucagon and what is the function?

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Alpha cells of Pancreas releases Glucagon. Promotes nutrient release from storage during a fast.

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What gland releases Insulin and what is the function?

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Beta cells of Pancreas releases Insulin. Promotes nutrient storage after a meal.

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What gland releases Calcitriol and what is the function?

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Kidney releases Calcitriol. Promotes calcium absorption from GI tract.

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What gland releases (FSH) Follicle-stimulating hormone& (LH) Luteinising hormone and what is the function?

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Anterior Pituitary releases FSH & LH. It stimulates gonads to produce eggs and sperm.

20
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Pancreas release which hormone?

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Pancreas releases Insulin & Glucagon. Promotes nutrient storage after a meal. Glucagon promotes nutrient release from storage during a fast.

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Adrenal Cortex release which hormone?

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Cortisol & Aldosterone

22
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Posterior Pituitary releases which hormone?

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ADH & Oxytocin

23
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Anterior Pituitary releases which hormone?

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FLATPEG

FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, Growth Hormone

24
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Pineal Gland releases which hormone?

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Melatonin

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Thyroid Gland release which hormone?

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T3 & T4, and Calcitonin

26
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Parathyroids release which hormone?

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PTH

27
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Adrenal Medulla Gland releases which hormone?

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Epinephrine

28
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Thymus releases which hormone?

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Thymosin

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