Endocrine Glands Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the 6 hormones the Anterior Pituitary Gland secretes
Adrenocorticotropic
Thyroid Stimulating
Luteinizing
Follicle Stimulating
Growth
Prolactin
Prolactin
milk production in mamillary gland
orgasm
inhibits new erection
Follicle Stimulating
Ovaries to produce a follicle
Sperm production
Luteinizing
Testes produce testosterone
ovulation in ovaries
Thyroid Stimulating
thyroid to release hormones for metabolism
Adrenocorticotropic
adrenal gland to release hormones
What hormones does the posterior pituitary gland secrete but not produce?
Antidiuretic Hormone: water retention in kidneys decrease dehydration
raise BP
Oxytocin: contract uterus milk release, behavior and bonding
What hormones does the Thyroid Gland Produce? What is its nickname?
Throxin T3 and Triiodothyranine T4: causes cells to start metabolizing- use more energy
made my follicle cells
Calcitonin: decrease blood calcium levels
What does the Parathyroid Gland secrete?
Parathyroid Hormone: raise blood calcium levels
What does the pancreas secrete? What cells make it
Insulin: decrease blood glucose Beta
Glucagon: increase blood glucose alpha
What hormones do the ovaries produce?
Estrogen: regulate menstrual cycle
give rise to secondary sex characteristics
Progesterone: prepare uterus for implantation regulate menstrual cycle
What hormones does the testes produce?
Testosterone: give rise to secondary sex characteristics
Inc sperm production
What are the two layers of the adrenal gland and what hormones do they produce?
Cortex:
Aldosterone: kidneys to retain sodium inc BP
Cortisol: mobilized energy stores, reduces inflammation, inc blood glucose
Medulla:
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine: fight or flight response
