Glands Flashcards
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What hormones does the anterior pituitary gland release?
A
ACTH, Human Growth Hormone, Prolactin, TSH, FSH, LH, MSH
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Q
Which gland releases ADH and oxytocin?
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Posterior pituitary
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Q
What gland releases cortisol, adrenaline/norepinephrine, and aldosterone?
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Adrenal Cortex: cortisol & aldosterone
Adrenal Medulla: adrenaline
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Q
What hormone do the alpha-cells in the pancreas release?
A
Glucagon, which increases blood glucose.
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Q
What type of cell is insulin released from?
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Beta-cells in the pancreas
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Q
What does the Parathyroid gland release?
A
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
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What does the Thyroid release?
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Thyroxine (increase cell resp) and calcitonin (lower blood Ca+)
