Endocrine System Flashcards
The endocrine system is made up of _____ that produce and secrete _____.
glands; hormones
Hormones allow cells, tissues, and organs to ________ with each other.
communicate
What hormones does the pituitary gland produce?
Growth Hormone
Thyroid - Stimulating Hormone
Oxytocin
Follicle - Stimulating Hormone
What is the main function of the hypothalamus?
Control the pituitary gland, and the hormones it releases stimulate the pituitary gland to release its own hormones.
What hormones does the hypothalamus produce?
dopamine
thyrotropin - releasing hormone
growth - hormone - releasing hormone
The hypothalamus produces the “_______” hormones.
releasing
The pineal gland is located in the ______, and releases what hormone?
brain; melatonin to induce drowsiness and lower temperature
The thyroid gland is found in the _____ and controls ______ production and the body’s use of ____.
neck; protein; energy
What hormone regulates the thyroid?
thyroid - stimulating hormone
What hormones are produced by the thyroid?
T3
thyroxine
How many parathyroid glands are there and where are they located?
four; back on the thyroid
The parathyroid glands produce the _______ hormone, which regulates _____ and _____ levels.
parathyroid; calcium; phosphate
The pancreas is located behind the _____ and produces what hormones?
stomach
insulin
glucagon
somatostatin
The _______ ______ sit atop the kidneys.
adrenal glands
The two parts of the adrenal glands secrete different hormones. The adrenal cortex releases ______ and _____, and the adrenal medulla regulates the _____ or ____ response.
corticosteroids; androgens
fight or flight response
