Endocrine Flashcards
(17 cards)
Function of the endocrine system
Homeostasis
Endocrine gerneral anatomy
No ducts, secretes directly into the bloodstream
Major endocrine organs
Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal glands, gonads, pancreas
What hormones does the hypothalamus create
Releasing hormones, inhibitory hormones, ADH, oxytocin
What hormones is the neurohypophysis responsible for
Oxytocin & ADH
What hormones are produced in the adenohypophysis
LH, FSH, TSH, ACTH, prolactin, somatotropin,
What hormones do the thyroid produce
T3, T4, calcitonin
What does calcitonin prevent
Hypercalcemia
What hormones does the parathyroid produce & what does it prevent
Parathyroid hormone. Hypocalcemia
What are the two components of the adrenal gland
Cortex and medulla
What does the cortex of the adrenal gland produce
Glucocorticoid, sex hormones, minerocorticoids, cortisol, aldosterone
What does the medulla of the adrenal gland produce
Norepi & epi
What hormones does the ovary produce
Estrogen
What hormones does the pancreas produce
Insulin, glucagon
What does the pineal body produce
Melatonin
T/F spermatogenesis is under the influence of FSH and LH
True
What cells in the pancreas secretes insulin
Islet cells/beta cells
