Endocrine System and Blood Flashcards
What is an endocrine gland?
An organ that secretes one or more hormones (chemical messengers) from the cell. This is their only function.
What is endocrine tissue?
Found in organs that have other functions in addition to hormone production.
The endocrine glands are derived out of what type of cells?
Epithelium
A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue
Adenocarcinoma (Account for 90-95% of all colorectal cancers)
What are the tropic hormones of the pituitary gland?
FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH
What are the non-tropic hormones?
GH and PRL
What hormone does the pineal gland secrete?
Melatonin - causes drowsiness and has strong antioxidant effects.
Where is the pineal gland located?
Roof of the 3rd Ventricle in the Brain
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 2
Thyroid cartilage
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 4
Inferior thyroid artery
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 5
Trachea
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 6
Aorta
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 7
Left lobe of thyroid gland
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 8
Left subclavian artery
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 9
Isthmus of thyroid gland
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 10
Superior thyroid artery
Name the structures of the thyroid gland - 11
Epiglottis
Name the structures of the parathyroid gland - 1
Pharynx (posterior)
Name the structures of the parathyroid gland - 2
Thyroid gland
Name the structures of the parathyroid gland - 3
Esophagus
Name the structures of the parathyroid gland - 4
Trachea
Name the structures of the parathyroid gland - 5
Parathyroid glands
Name the structures of the adrenal glands - 1
Capsule
Name the structures of the adrenal glands - 2
Zona glomerulosa