Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
Hormone secreted by Pineal gland
A
Melatonin
2
Q
Hormones secreted by anterior pituitary
A
Growth, thyroid stimulating, adrenocorticotropic, luteinizing, follicle stimulating, prolactin
3
Q
Hormone secreted by posterior pituitary
A
Antidiuretic, oxytocin
4
Q
Hormone secreted by thyroid
A
T3, T4, calcitonin
5
Q
Hormone secreted by thymus
A
Tymosin
6
Q
Hormone secreted by adrenal cortex
A
Aldosterone, cortisol
7
Q
Hormone secreted by adrenal medulla
A
Epinephrine, norepinephrine
8
Q
Hormone secreted by pancreas
A
Glucagon, insulin
9
Q
Hormone secreted by ovaries
A
Estrogen, progesterone
10
Q
Hormone secreted by testes
A
Testosterone
11
Q
Action of glucagon
A
Raised blood glucose
12
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Action of insulin
A
Lowers blood glucose
