Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the key purpose of the endocrine system?
A
To secrete hormones
2
Q
What are the 4 different hormone categories?
A
- metabolic
- kinetic
- behavioural
- morphogenetic
3
Q
List the 7 different endocrine glands…
A
- pituitary gland
- thyroid gland
- parathyroid gland
- pancreas
- testes
- ovaries
- adrenal gland
4
Q
The Pituitary gland is also known as….
A
…The master gland.
5
Q
What does the anterior pituitary secrete?
A
- thyrotrophic stimulating hormone (TSH)
- somatophin
- adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
- prolactin
- follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- luteinising hormone (LH)
- interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH).
6
Q
What does the posterior pituitary secrete?
A
- antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
- oxytocin
7
Q
What is the parathyroid gland responsible for?
A
parathormone
8
Q
Adrenal Glands are responsible for?
A
- adrenaline or noradrenaline
- aldosterone
- glucocorticoids
9
Q
Where is the pancreas located?
A
in the abdomen
10
Q
What is the pancreas responsible for?
A
- insulin
- glucagon
- somatostatin
