Hormones of Endocrine System

Question 1

how is the pituitary gland broken down?

Answer 1

into the Anterior Lobe and the Posterior Lobe

Question 2

name the 5 hormones secreted in the Anterior Pituitary:

Answer 2

-thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
-prolactin
-growth hormone (GH)
-follicle stimulating hormone
-luteinizing hormone

Question 3

describe the horomones actions in the Anterior Pituitary:

Answer 3

-thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH): stimulates secretion of Thyroid Hormones

-prolactin: milk in breasts

-growth hormone (GH): mitosis, differentiation and growth of tissues/bones

-follicle stimulating hormone: corpus luteum in ovaries, testosterone in testes

-luteinizing hormone: helps menstrual cycle, testosterone production in testes

Question 4

name the 2 hormones of the Posterior Pituitary:

Answer 4

antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin

Question 5

describe the hormones of the Posterior Pituitary:

Answer 5

-antidiuretic hormone (ADH): water retention by kidneys

-oxytocin: feelings of sexual satisfaction, emotional bonding, labor contractions, milk release

Question 6

what hormones are in the Thyroid Gland?

Answer 6

T3 + T4 and Calcitonin

Question 7

describe the hormones of the Thyroid Gland:

Answer 7

-T3 + T4: increases metabolic rates in cells

-Calcitonin: stimulates osteoblasts to build bone and decrease blood calcium levels

Question 8

where are the cells of the Parathyroid Gland found?

Answer 8

Chief Cells

Question 9

describe the hormone of the Parathyroid Gland?

Answer 9

stimulates osteoclasts to breakdown bone, acts on kidney cells to absorb calcium to increase blood calcium