Pituitary gland, thyroid gland and parathyroid gland Flashcards
1
Q
What hormones are controlled by the pituitary gland
A
oestrogen and progesterone
2
Q
What does oestrogen and progesterone stop?
A
the production of Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH)
3
Q
What does Increased production of Growth hormone (GH) and melanocyte stimulating hormone cuase?
A
pigment changes
4
Q
What does the thyroid gland do?
A
thyroxine production increase
5
Q
What does thyroid gland cause?
A
increase in basal metabolic rate (BMR)
6
Q
What is the foetus high demand for?
A
calcium and phosphorous
7
Q
What does Parathyroid increase?
A
hormone production to keep up with demand for calcium and phosphorous
