Endocrine System Flashcards
The lutenizing hormone stimulates
Ovulation
The master gland is the
Pituitary gland
The adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the growth and secretion of the
Adrenal gland
The thymus gland plays an important role in the
Immune reactions
The calcitonin hormone works with the
Parathyroid hormone
Cortisol is secreted by the
Adrenal cortex
The amount of glucose in the bloodstream is increased by the hormone
Glucagon
Norepinephrine is secreted by the
Adrenal medulla
Uterine contractions during childbirth are stimulated by the hormone
Oxytocin
Pancreatic islets control
Blood sugar levels
Pituitary glands control the activity of other
Endocrine glands
The sleep cycle is influenced by the
Pineal gland
Electrolyte levels are controlled by
Adrenal glands
Thyroid gland stimluates
Metabolism
Somatropin is a
Growth hormone
Insufficient production of ADH causes
Diabetes insipidus
Acromegaly is caused by too much
Growth hormone
Insulin resistance is a diabetes type
2 disorder
High levels of cortisol causes
Cushings syndrome
Prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the
Pituitary gland
Fructosamine is a test that measures
Average blood glucose levels
Polyphagia is
Excessive hunger
Electrolytes are
Mineral substances
Polyuria is
Excessive urination
Gynecomastia is the excessive
Mammary development in males
