Endocrine Glands and their Hormones Flashcards
(30 cards)
anterior pituitary
growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin
posterior pituitary
antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin), oxytocin
thyroid
thyroxine/ tetraiodothyronine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3)
parathyroid
parathyroid hormone
adrenal cortex
cortisol, aldosterone, sex hormones
adrenal medulla
epinephrine
pancreatic islet
insulin, glucagon
pineal
melatonin
testis
testosterone
ovary
estrogen, progesterone
growth hormone
GH
AKA somatotropin, promotes growth of all body tissues; anterior pituitary
thyroid-stimulating hormone
TSH
stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones; anterior pituitary
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ACTH
stimulated adrenal cortex to produce cortical hormones; aids in protecting body in stress (injury, pain); anterior pituitary
follicle-stimulating hormone
FSH
stimulates growth and activity of ovarian follicles; growth of testes; sperm development; anterior pituitary
luteinizing hormone
LH
development of corpus luteum at site of ruptured ovarian follicle; testosterone secretion; anterior pituitary
prolactin
PRL
milk secretion; anterior pituitary
antidiuretic hormone
ADH
promotes water reabsorption in kidney tubules; posterior pituitary
oxytocin
uterine contraction; milk ejection from breasts; posterior pituitary
T4, T3
increase metabolic rate; influence both physical and mental activities; thyroid
parathyroid hormone
PTH
regulates calcium exchange; parathyroid
cortisol
AKA hydrocortisone; aids metabolism of carbs, proteins, and fats; reduce inflammation; adrenal cortex
aldosterone
regulates electrolytes and water balance; makes kidneys conserve sodium and water, eliminate potassium; adrenal cortex
sex hormones
testosterone, estrogen, progesterone; adrenal cortex
insulin
glucose transport into cells; decreases bg levels; cellular metabolism of nutrients; pancreatic islet
