Module 1 Flashcards
Hormones are transmitted through the _____________ via diffusion
Bloodstream
Hormones bind to specific __________ ____________ in and on target cells
Receptor Sites
Adrenal Glands
A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress
Hypothalamus Gland
Function is to control the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain
Ovary Gland
Produces progesterone and estrogen
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body
Endocrine System
Collection of endocrine glands that produce hormones used as chemical messengers throughout the body to help regulate vital processes
Endocrine Glands
Glands that regulate the body’s main functions
What do endocrine glands produce?
Hormones
Hormones are transmitted through the bloodstream via ________
Diffusion
Pancreas Gland
Gland found under the stomach which makes insulin
Parathyroid Glands
Small pea-like organs that regulate calcium and phosphate balance in blood, bones, and other tissues, located in the neck
Pineal Glands
Produces melatonin, located in the brain
Pituitary Gland
At the base of the brain, regulates growth, metabolism, and the body’s response to stress
Thyroid Gland
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone growth, located at the front of the neck below the adam’s apple
Thymus Gland
Lymphoid organ in the middle of your chest and spine that conditions T cells to react to foreign cells and aids in the immune response
Testes Gland
Sperm production and sexual characteristics, located in the male scrotum
What causes hormone imbalances to occur?
Chronic stress (the adrenals)
Blood sugar imbalances (insulin)
Toxin exposure
Nutritional deficiencies
Traumas or tumors affecting an endocrine gland
Autoimmune health conditions
Different phases of life (Puberty or menopause)
