Thyroid, Parathyroid, & Adrenal Glands Flashcards
Where is the Thyroid located
Peritracheal and caudal to the larynx
What hormones does the Thyroid release/ make
Triiodothyronine
Tetraiodothyronine
Calcitonin
What is the function of T3 and T4
Cell metabolism
+ o2 uptake + Nutrient utilization + growth
What are the functions of Calcitonin?
-Prevents Hyper calcemia by regulating blood calcium levels
-Bone deposition (CA bank)
What hormone does the Parathyroid gland produce?
Parathyroid Hormone
What is the function of parathyroid hormone?
Prevents Hypocalcemia
Where are the Adrenal Glands located?
Cranial pols of kidneys, Adjacent to the vena cava
What are the names of the two Adrenal Glands?
Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla
What kind of tissue does the Adrenal Cortex contain?
Gland Tissue
What kind of tissue does the Adrenal Medulla Contain?
Nervous Tissue
What two types of hormones does the Adrenal Cortex Produce?
Sex Hormones, Glucocorticoids, and Mineralocorticoids
What two hormones does the Adrenal Medulla produce?
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
What branch of the nervous system controls the Adrenal Medulla?
Sympathetic (fight flight freeze)
What is the Mineralocorticoid Hormone
Aldosterone
