Hormones released by glands/organs Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior Pituitary
A
Adenohypohysis
2
Q
Posterior Pituitary
A
Neurohormones & Neurohypophysis
3
Q
Thyroid Gland
A
Thyroid-stimulating-hormone (TSH), Thyroid hormone (TH) & Calcitonin
4
Q
Parathyroid Gland
A
Parathyroid Hormone (PH)
5
Q
Adrenal Cortex
A
Corticosteroids
6
Q
Adrenal Medulla
A
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
7
Q
Pineal Gland
A
Melatonin
8
Q
Pancreas
A
Alpha cells: glucagon & Beta Cells: Insulin
9
Q
Ovaries
A
Estrogens & Progesterone
10
Q
Testes
A
Testosterone