glands and hormones Flashcards
1
Q
where is melatonin produced
A
pineal gland
2
Q
how is melatonin production inhibited
A
via light
3
Q
where is t3&4 produced
A
thyroid gland
4
Q
where is calcitonin produced
A
thyroid gland
5
Q
what hormone is produced by the parathyroid gland
A
parathyroid hormone
6
Q
what hormone is produced by the thymus
A
thymosin
7
Q
where is adrenaline produced
A
adrenal gland, central medulla
8
Q
where is cortisol produced
A
adrenal gland, outer cortex
9
Q
where is insulin produced
A
IOL in pancreas
10
Q
what hormones do the ovaries produce
A
oestrogen, progesterone, inhibin and relaxin
11
Q
what hormones does the placenta produce
A
oestrogen, progesterone, FSH, corticotropin releasing hormone
12
Q
where is testosterone produced
A
testes
