Unit 6 lt 4 Flashcards
Gland
ogran that secretes a chemical substance
Exocrine glands
secrete products into ducts that empty onto the body
not found in endocrine
endocrine glands
secrete products in bloodstrem
endocrine system
pituitary gland
anterior base of brain
signals other glands to produce hormones when needed
hypothalamus
above pituitary gland
controls the release of hormons from pituitary gland
pineal gland
middle of brain
recives sensory info from eye, circadian rhythm
produces melatonin
Thyroid gland
In the throat
regulates metabolism and blood calcium levels
produces thyroxine and calcitonin
Parathyroid gland
behind thyroid
regulate blood calcium levels
PTH
Pancreas
Behind stomach
Control blood sugar levels
insulin and glucagon
Adrenal glands
on top of kidneys
maintain water and sodium balance
digestion
emergency situation
epinephrine - fight or flight
Ovaries
produces estrogen
development of sexondary sex characteristics
PLacenta
attached to inside wall of uterus
exchange between baby
progesterone
Testes
Testostrone
