ninth test Flashcards
Glands that secrete substances are
endocrine
The general and vital function of the endocrine system is
the production and
regulation of hormones.
Two hormones it produces by glands are
Oxytocin and Antidiuretic
Pituitary Gland is considered the “master
gland because
“because it regulates all other endocrine glands.
Thyroid Gland It is responsible for
the body’s Metabolism.
what is The largest gland
thyroid gland
thyroid gland It is responsible for the body’s Metabolism.
parathyroid glad secretes the parathyroid
hormone, which regulates the amount of calcium
stored and circulated within the body.
These cells play major roles in how the body balances blood
Sugar levels
The adrenal glands are located on the top of each kidney
The ovaries are the primary reproductive organ of the female’s body
The ovaries produce the hormones
estrogen and progesterone
The testes are located in the male Scrotum
testes produce the hormone testosterone
Acromegaly results from the overproduction of
of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.
In Addison’s disease, the cortex of the adrenal gland is damaged, decreasing the production of adrenocortical hormones.
With diabetes mellitus, the body is unable to produce enough Insulin to properly conrol blood sugar levels or or is unable to properly make use of the insulin that is produced.
Type 1 diabetes is typically diagnosed in Children
teens and young adults
