THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards
What does FSH stands for?
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
It secretes hormones that control the growth and development of the body.
Endocrine System
Its often called the master gland because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands.
Pitiutary gland
Releases insulin-like growth factors, which are responsible for the production of proteins in the body.
Human growth hormone
Helps in producing and secreting the thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.
Thyroid stimulating hormone
It targets the ovaries by initiating the development of the follicles in the ovary.
Follicle stimulating hormone
Initiates ovulation, also controls the secretion of progesterone.
Luteinizing hormone
Causes the kidneys to decrease urine production which helps in conserving more body water.
Antidiuretic hormone
What is vasopressin?
Its the process of conserving more body water
It controls the function of the pitiutary gland.
Hypothalamus
What does TRH stands for?
Thyrotropin releasing hormone
Its the gland located below the larynx.
Thyroid gland
What is T3?
Triiodothyronine
Its a another hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, which is responsible for maintaining the calcium level in the body.
Calcitonin
It can be found in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.
Parathyroid gland
