Hormones and the Endocrine System pp pt3 Flashcards
the thyroid gland is attached to?
trachea just below the larynx
the thyroid gland is Composed of a large number of follicles filled with?
Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) are hormones that function to increase?
the metabolic rate by stimulating most of the body cells to metabolize at a faster rate
Thyroid acquires?
iodine to produce these compounds
Thyroid-induced abnormalities include?
Simple goiter - Poor hormone production
Cretinism - Poor thyroid development
Myxedema - Hypothyroidism
Exophthalmic goiter - Hyperthyroidism
Simple goiter?
Poor hormone production
Cretinism?
Poor thyroid development
Myxedema?
Hypothyroidism
Exophthalmic goiter?
Hyperthyroidism
Calcitonin and PTH are considered to be antagonistic hormones because?
their action is opposite to one another; both work together to regulate blood calcium level
Adrenal Glands are?
Paired glands- one atop each kidney
Adrenal glands are composed of?
outer cortex and inner medulla
Adrenal medulla produces?
epinephrine and norepinephrin to fight/flight responses
Adrenal cortex produces?
ineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
one example of glucocorticoids is?
Cortisol
