3 Endocrine System Flashcards
In the thyroid, the follicular epithelium encompasses what material?
Colloid
The colloid regions within the thyroid are encompassed by what type of cells?
Follicular cells
In what gland is calcitonin generated?
Thyroid gland
Which halogen element is critical for thyroid function?
Iodine
Which hormone is directly secreted by the thyroid follicles, T3 or T4?
T4
What is the main function of the thyroid gland?
Regulation of the basal metabolic rate
What type of cells line the inside of the thyroid follicles?
Simple cuboidal
Exopthalmos is a result of hypertheyroidism or hypothyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism
Myxedema is a result of hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism?
Hypothyroidism
The adrenal glands are found above which organ?
Kidneys
Cess of the adrenal medulla are derived of what type of cells?
Nervous cells
Melatonin is produced by what gland?
Pineal gland
