hormones Flashcards
what are hormones
a chemical produced by the body to promote specific responses
what hormone does the posterior pituitary secret
Antidiuretic hormone
what is the target organ of the posterior pituitary
the kidney
what homeostatic response occurs from the posterior pituitary
reabsorption of water
what endocrine gland produces the hormones Adrenaline and cortisol
Adrenal
what tissues or organs does adrenal target
kidney, liver, blood vessels many types of tissues
what homeostatic response does adrenal have
constricts blood vessels in the liver and kidney, stimulates the liver to release glucose, prevents excessive immune response
where is thyroxine produced from
thyroid
what endocrine gland targets lots of tissue
thyroid
what homeostatic response does thyroid have
increases metabolism increases temperature and oxygen consumption
what hormone does pancreatic beta cells produce
insulin
what do pancreatic beta cells target
most body cells
what homeostatic response does pancreatic beta cells have
lowers blood sugar, increases glucose storage, stimulates protein synthesis
what does pancreatic alpha cells produce
glucagon
where does glucagon target
liver
