hormones and enzymes Flashcards
thyroid hormone
source: thyroid action: stimulates metabolic activity
tyrosine derivative
pancreatic amylase
produced: pancreas function: small intestine action: hydrolyzes starch to maltose
epinephrine and norepinephrine
source: adrenal medulla action: increase blood glucose level and heart rate
also called catecholamines
tyrosine derivative
melatonin
source: pineal gland action: unknown in humans
sucrase
produced: intestinal glands function: small intestine action: hydrolyzes sucrose to glucose and fructose
glucocorticoids
source: adrenal cortex action: increase blood glucose level and decrease protein synthesis
steroid hormone
lactase
produced: intestinal glands function: small intestine action: hydrolyzes lactose to glucose and galactose
thyroid stimulating hormone TSH
source: anterior pituitary action: stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones
peptide hormone
glucagon
source: pancreas action: stimulates conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver; increases blood glucose
peptide hormone
maltase
produced: intestinal glands function: small intestine action: hydrolyzes maltose to 2 glucose molecules
somatostatin
source: pancreas action: suppresses secretion of glucagon and insulin
erythropoietin
source: kidney action: stimulates bone marrow to increase production of erythrocytes
prolactin
source: anterior pituitary action: stimulates milk production and
peptide hormone
follicle-stimulating hormone FSH
source: anterior pituitary action: Stimulates follicle maturation in females; spermatogenesis in males
peptide hormone
luteinizing hormone LH
source: anterior pituitary action:stimulates ovulation in females, testosterone synthesis in males
peptide hormone