Hormones Flashcards
Hormone is a chemical messenger secreted by an
Endocrine gland
Hyposecretion can be defined as
Under production of a hormone
What’s the function of glucocorticoids
Metabolites proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
Function of adrenaline
Constrict blood vessels to raise blood pressure
Condition of which menstruation stops
Amennorrhea
The thymus is located
In the thorax
What’s the function of insulin and glucagon
Stabilize blood sugar levels
A hormone is a
Chemical messenger
WhT hormone regulates the thyroid gland
TSH thyroid stimulating hormone
Hyposecrection of ADH causes
Diabetes insipidus
What’s the function of calcitonin
Control calcium levels in the blood
Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids causes
High blood pressure
Which hormone does the adrenal medulla secrete
Adrenaline
Where is the pineal gland located
Centre of the brain
Hypersecretion can be defined as
Too much of a hormone produced
Which hormone controls the adrenal cortex
Adrenocorticotropin
What stage of the menstral cycle does ovulation occur
Proliferation phase
What’s a function of melatonin
Control body rhythms
An endocrine gland
Is a ductless gland that produce hormones
What hormone stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
Lactogenic hormone
Which part of the nervous system does the adrenal medulla support
Sympathetic nervous system
Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids cause
Cushing’s syndrome
What’s the function of HGH
Regulate height and growth
Hypersecretion of testosterone in women causes
Amenorrhea
What hormone is produced by the pineal gland
Melatonin
Where are the pituitary gland located
Base of the brain
Hyposecretion of thyroxine causes
Cretinism
What’s a function of oxytocin
Uterine contraction during childbirth
Where are the ovaries located
Either side of the uterus
Located in center of the brain
Pineal body
Insulin is secreted by
Pancreas
Not a function of FSH
Production of progesterone
Hyposecretion of HGH causes
Dwarfism
Which hormone is responsible for sexual development
Gonadotrophins
Hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone causes
Brittle bones
How long does menstruation cycle last
28 days
What’s the function of MSH melanocyte stimulating hormone
Stimulate the release of melanin
Hypersecretion of thyroxine hormone
Graves’ disease
Location of parathyroid glands
Behind the thyroid gland
What’s the function of mineralocorticoids
Regulate salt levels in the body
Hypersecretion of insulin and glucagon causes
Hypoglycemia
What gland secretes calcitonin
Thyroid
Which is not produce by anterior l
Pituitary lobe
Calcitonin
What’s the function of LH luteinising hormone
Stimulate egg release
Where are the thyroid gland located
In the neck
Hypersecretion of estrogen in men causes
Gynaecomastia
A malfunction of melatonin includes
Depression
The start of menstruation is known as
Menarche
Function of interstitial cell stimulating hormone
Stimulate testosterone production in males
Hypersecretion of ADH causes
Oedema
What gland produces mineralocorticoids
Adrenal cortex
Which is not an effect of Cushing syndrome
Low blood pressure
Which hormone is stored in the posterior pituitary lobe
ADH
ADH function
Increase water reabsorption in the kidney
The hypothalamus is a small portion of the brain that produces 4 key hormones.
CTGG
CRH Corticotropin - releasing hormone
TRH thyroid-releasing hormone
GHRH growth hormone- releasing hormone
GnRH Gonadotropin - releasing hormone
Adrenal cortex glomerulosa
Aldosterone hormone
Mineralocorticoids ( salt )
The pituitary is a small gland in the brain aka master gland and it secretes hormones from both anterior and posterior
TP FLAG
Posterior pituitary hormone
ADH anti diuretic hormone
Oxytocin
Thyroid gland located in the neck release three hormones
T3, T 4, and calcitonin
Hormones released by the adrenal cortex
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Androgens
Hormones release by the adrenal medulla
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Hormones release by the pancreas
Insulin
Glucagon
Hormones produced by the testes
Testosterone
Hormones produce by the ovaries
Estrogen
Progesterone
