Endocrine System Flashcards
Composed of various glands including ductless endocrine glands that secrete hormones into the blood. Manages body by use of chemical messengers called hormones. Other components of system are pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland pancreas ovaries testes and thymus
Endocrine system
Releases numerous hormones located at the base of the brain also called the master gland
Pituitary gland
Located over the trachea secretes thyroxine
Thyroid gland
Located on top of each kidney secrets corticosteroids
Adrenal glands
Located behind the stomach secrets insulin and glycogen
Pancreas
Located behind the sternum produces thymosin
Thymus
Located about the pituitary gland stimulates P gland to release hormones
Hypothalamus
Located between two brand cerebral hemispheres secrets melatonin and various neurotransmitters
Pineal gland
Located in the pelvic cavity produces estrogen and progesterone and releases egg for fertilization
Ovaries
Male genital region secrets testosterone and sperm production
Testes
Contralatteral
Opposite side
Chemical substance produced by various endocrine glands
Hormones
Connection of two structures or regions
Isthmus
Surgical removal of isthmus
Isthmusectomy
Surgical removal of a lobe
Lobeectomy
