Endrocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Adrenal Cortex: Androgens
A
Male Sex Hormones
2
Q
Adrenal Cortex: Corticosteroids
A
Anti- inflammatory
3
Q
Adrenal Medulla:Epinephrine
A
Promotes fight or flight
4
Q
Adrenal Medulla: Norepinephrine
A
Counters Epinephrine
5
Q
Gonads (Ovaries): Estrogen
A
Reproduction
6
Q
Gonads (Ovaries): Progsterone
A
Menstrual Cycle
7
Q
Gonads (Testes): Testrone
A
Reproduction
8
Q
Pancreas:Insulin
A
Carbohydrate (Prevents Diabetes)
9
Q
Parathyroid:Parathormore
A
Prevents Hypocalcemia
10
Q
Pituitary (Anterior):ACTH
A
Stimulates Kidneys
11
Q
Pituitary (Anterior): FSH
A
Stimulates Follicles
12
Q
Pituitary (Anterior): LH
A
Stimulates Ovulation
13
Q
Pituitary (Anterior): HGH
A
Human Growth
14
Q
Pituitary (Anterior): Prolactin
A
Develops Breast and Milk
15
Q
Pituitary (Anterior): TSH
A
Stimulates Thyroid (proceses nourishment)
