Glandular System Flashcards
…. secrete substances through a duct or tube usually to an outside surface
exocrine glands
…. secrete substances directly into the blood stream
endocrine glands
The substances secreted by the endocrine glands are called
hormones
The endocrine glands are the …. of the body
regulators
The secretion of hormones by the endocrine glands is regulated by a….
negative feedback cycle
Alfalfa, siberian ginseng, and licorice root
nutritional support for the glandular system
Darkness signals the pineal gland to release….which tells our bodies that it is time to sleep.
meltonin
The…. been called the master glad due to its role in controlling and regulating the other glands of the body.
pituitary gland
The…. controls the body’s metabolism.
thyroid gland
Underactive thyroid is called….
hypothyroidism
A….is caused when there is little iodine in the soil until it was added to salt.
goiter
Another cause of hypothyroidism is
starvation dieting
Another contributor to an underactive thyroid is
caffeine
The condition where the thyroid is overactive is called
hyperthyroidism
White blood cells are activated by the …. and thus develop T cells
thymus
The …. glands secrete about 50 different hormones including adrenaline and cortisone
adrenal glands
The pancreas secretes….
insulin
Golden seal, Blessed Thistle, ginger root, stinging nettle, damiana, st johns wort, red raspberry, black cohosh
herbs for the glandular system
Each kidney is composed of about 1 million microscopic filters called
nephrons
cranberry, parsley, juniper berries, golden seal root, marshmallow root, uva ursi
nutrional support for the urinary system
