the endocrine system Flashcards
what is the hypothalamus connected to
the pituitary gland
what is the hypothalamus responsible for
- stimulating and controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
what is another word for the pituitary gland
the master gland bc the hormones released from other glands in the endocrine system
what is the pituitary gland divided into
the anterior (front) and posterior (back) which release different hormones
what is a key hormone released from the posterior lobe
oxytocin (often referred to as the love hormone)
what is the hormone oxytocin responsible for
uterus contractions during childbirth
what is a key hormone released from the anterior lobe
adrenocortical trophic hormone (ACTH)
what is ACTH responsible for
stimulates the adrenal cortex and the release of cortisol during the stress response
what is the main hormone released from the pineal gland
melatonin
what is melatonin responsible for
biological rhythms including sleep wake cycle
what hormone does the thyroid gland release
thyroxine
what is thyroxine responsible for
regulating metabolism. Involved in the chemical process of converting food to energy
how many karts are the adrenal gland divided into
2
what are the parts the adrenal gland is divided into
adrenal medulla
adrenal cortex
what is the adrenal medulla responsible for releasing
adrenaline and noradrenaline which is responsible for the fight or flight response
the adrenaline cortex releases cortisol which stimulates the release of glucose to provide the body with energy while suppressing the immune system.
