Endocrine System Hormone-Source-Target-Effect Flashcards
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Stimulates growth of and secretion from the thyroid
Adrenocortiotropic Hormone
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Adrenal Cortex
Stimulates the secretion of the adrenal gland
Prolactin
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Mammary Glands
Stimulates milk production
FSH & LH
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Testes and ovaries
Stimulates sexual development
Growth Hormone (GH)
Anterior Pituitary Gland
All tissues targeted
Stimulates cell growth and protein synthesis
Melatonin
Pineal Gland
Brain
Acts on the reticular formation of the brainstem to trigger sleep
Thyroxine and Triidothryionine
Thyroid Gland
Nearly all cells
regulates heart and blood pressure, increases metabolic rate, and increases protein synthesis.
Calcitonin
Thyroid Gland
Nearly all cells
A hormone that plays a role in calcium ion homeostasis.
The parathyroid hormone
Parathyroid gland
bone tissue
maintains calcium ion homeostasis on low calcium levels. Encourages osteoclast and bone resorption
Aldosterone
Adrenal Gland/Adrenal Cortex
Targets the kidneys
Regulates electrolytes and fluids
Cortisol
Adrenal Gland/Adrenal Cortex
Targets skeletal adipose tissue
Maintains blood glucose, stress response, and fluid homeostasis.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Adrenal Gland/Adrenal Medulla
Targets Blood Vessels
Restricts/dilates blood vessels.
Insulin
Pancreas
has both endocrine/exocrine properties
Targets blood/adipose tissue.
produced by beta (b) cells, which triggers the uptake of glucose by cells, decreasing the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Glucagon
Pancreas
Targets liver
Produced by alpha (a) cells, triggering an increase concentration of glucose in the blood.
Testosterone and Estrogen/Progesterone
Testes/Ovaries
Targets the reproductive organs (mammary glands) for females and throughout the body for T.
Enhance the secondary sexual reproduction characteristics.
