the endocrine system Flashcards
what is the control system of the endocrine system ?
the hypothalmus
why is the hypothalamus the control system of the endocrine system ?
The hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating or controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.
what is the master gland?
the pituitary gland
what is the pituitary gland split into ?
anterior (front) and posterior (rear) lobes
what is a key hormone released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland ?
oxytocin
what is oxytocin responsible for?
uterus contractions during childbirth
what is the key hormone released from the pineal gland?
melatonin
what is melatonin responsible fro ?
responsible for the sleep-wake cycle
what is the main hormone the thyroid releases?
thyroxine
what is thyroxine responsible for ?
regulating metabolism
what are the two sections of the adrenal gland ?
adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla
what is the adrenal medulla responsible for producing ?
adrenaline and noradrenaline
what does the adrenal cortex produce?
cortisol
what do the testes release
release testostrone
