reproductive system 3 Flashcards
what does the hypothalamus do
regulate body temp
hunger
moods
release of other hormones from other glands
thirst
sleep
sex drive
what does parathyroid do
controls amount of calcium
what does thymus do
plays role in functioing adaptive immune system
production of T-cell
what does thyroid do
produces hormones for calorie burning
heart rate
what does adrenal glands do
hormones that control sex drive
cortisol (stress hormone)
what does putuitary gland do
master control gland
controls other glands
growth hormones
what does pineal gland do
sleep (melatonin)
serotonin?
what do ovaries do
secrete estrogen, testosterone, progresterone (fem sex hormones)
what do testes do
produce testosteron and sperm
what is estrogen
estradiol
main sex hormone (women)
causes puberty
prepares body/uterus for pregnancy
regulates menstrual cycle
less in menopause = bad symptoms
what is progresterone
simmilar to estrogen (not main sex horm)
assists with menstrual cycle
plays role in pregnancy
what is cortisol
stress hormone
assists body in responding to stress
what is melatonin
increase after dark to help sleep
testosterone
main sex hormone men
causes puberty
increase bone density
trigger facial hair growth
grow muscle mass and strength
uterus fixation
hysteroplexy
