SCIENCE(1) Flashcards
ender
is composed of glands that secrete different types of
hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and
function of our body.
Endocrine System
are chemical
messengers that are secreted directly into the blood,
which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to
exert their functions.
Hormones
also produces, releases
hormones which start or stop the production of hormones throughout the body
Hypothalamus
portion or part of the brain that maintains the homeostasis
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland (Posterior)
Hormones Released
vasopressin
Oxytocin
Pituitary gland (Anterior)
Hormones Released
Growth Hormone (GH)
Prolactin
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Thyroid gland (Below the voice box)
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Calcitonin
Parathyroid (In the neck)
Parathormone
Thymus gland (In front of the heart)
Thymosin
Adrenal medulla (On top of the kidneys)
Adrenaline
Pancreas (between the kidneys)
Insulin
Glucagon
Pineal Gland (Located near thalamus of the brain)
Melatonin
Testes (Lower abdomen)
Testosterone
Androgen
Ovaries (Lower abdomen)
Estrogen
Progesterone
is a disease that happens when the mineral density of the bone is reduced making it brittle and
porous.
Osteoporosis
is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Goiter
is a disorder that happens during childhood when there is abnormal increase in height.
Gigantism
Is a condition wherein the production of growth hormones in the pituitary gland is unsufficient
Dwarfism
the internal and external environments of the cells constantly change, the
body adjusts to maintain homeostasis.
homeostatic regulation
stimulates of growth of bones and tissues
Growth Hormone(GH)
Stimulates milk production in
women
Prolactin
Control’s sexual function and production of the sex hormones
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Follicle stimulating Hormones (FSH)
Controls water loss in kidneys
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin
Considered as a love hormone/love drug. it also stimulates milk production and contraction of the uterus during childbirth
oxytocin
Both regulates body metabolism
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Deceases the rate of calcium deposition in the body.
Calcitonin
Increases the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth
Parathormone
Enables the body to produce certain antibodies or stimulates production of T-cells against infection.
Thymosin
Prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency
Adrenaline
Reduces blood sugar levels by regulating cell uptake
Insulin
Increases blood sugar levels
Glucagon
Sleep cycle
Melatonin
Regulates the maturation of the
male reproductive organs;
influences sperm production
Testosterone
Promotes the development sex
characteristics.
Androgen
Necessary for the development of
the female secondary sex
characteristics, including the
enlargement of breasts and hips
and development of egg cells.
Estrogen
Prepares the lining of the uterus for
the implantation of fertilized egg.
Progesterone
