Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the function of the Endocrine System?
Responsible for the release of hormones into the bloodstream
What impact does Yoga have on the endocrine system?
Different poses stimulate the various glands of the endocrine system
How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together?
These systems work hand in hand, acting in communicating and driving hormonal changes. They work in maintaining homeostasis and respond to changes inside and outside the body.
List the endocrine glands
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary
- Pineal
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Thymus
- Pancreas
- Adrenals
- Gonads
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
Master gland, regulates secretion of hormones from other glands
What is a hormone secreted by the hypothalamus?
Dopamine
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Growth hormone-releasing hormone
Somatostatin
What poses support the hypothalamus?
Inversions
What Chakra is the hypothalamus related to?
Vishuddha - Throat Chakra
What Pranayama support the hypothalamus?
Kapalabhati and Nadi Shodhana
Where is the hypothalamus located?
In the brain
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Regulates secretion of hormones from other glands
What is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland?
Beta-endorphin
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Growth hormone
What poses support the pituitary gland?
Inversions and Balasana
What Chakra is the pituitary gland related to?
Ajna - Third Eye Chakra
What Pranayama support the pituitary gland?
Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana
Where is the pituitary gland located?
In the brain, below the hypothalamus
What is the function of the pineal gland?
Regulates sleep/wake cycles
What is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland?
Melatonin
What poses support the pineal gland?
Inversions, standing and seated forward bends
What Chakra is the pineal gland related to?
Ajna - Third Eye Chakra
What Pranayama support the pineal gland?
Kapalabhati, Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana
Where is the pineal gland located?
In the brain
What is the function of the thyroid gland?
Regulates metabolism, energy levels, body weight and temperature