The Endocrine System Flashcards by Greyson Greaves | Brainscape

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What hormone do testes release?

A

T

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What hormone do ovaries release?

A

E

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What hormone does the adrenal gland release?

A

Adrenaline

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What hormone does the posterior pituitary gland release?

A

Oxytocin

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What hormone does the anterior pituitary gland release?

A

ACTH

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What hormone does the pineal gland release?

A

Melatonin

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What hormone does the thyroid gland release?

A

Thyroxin

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What does the hypothalamus do?

A

Control and stimulate the pituitary gland

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What does T do?

A

Secondary male sex characteristics

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What does E do?

A

Secondary female sex characteristics

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What does adrenaline do?

A

Fight or flight

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What does oxytocin do?

A

Lactation

Womb contractions

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What does ACTH do?

A

Release of cortisol during stress

Stimulates the adrenal cortex

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What does melatonin do?

A

Sleep-wake

Biological rhythms

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What does thyroxine do?

A

Regulates metabolism

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What is the other name for the pituitary gland?

A

Master gland

Q

Where are the adrenal glands?

A

Kidneys

Q

Where is the thyroid?

A

Neck

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What hormone does the pancreas release?

A

Insulin