Endocrine Sysem Flashcards
(30 cards)
GH regulates what?
Changes in growth
Prl hormones are from what gland?
Anterior pituatary gland
ACTH regulates?
Production of cortisol in adrenal glands
TSH does what?
Sends messages to thyroid.
LH is located where? and what does it do?
Anterior pituitary. It regulates testosterone and estrogen levels.
Fsh is located where and what does it do?
Anterior pituitary. Promotes sperm and egg production and releasing
GH is located where?
Anterior pituitary
ACTH is located wher?
Anterior pituitary
TSH is located where?
Anterior pituitary
Oxytocin does what?
Causes milk let down in nursing also used during child birth
Adh does what?
Regulates water balance
Diuretics?
Increase urine production
Oxytocin is located where
Posterior pituitary
ADH is located where?
Posterior pituitary
Diuretics are located?
Posterior pituitary
T4 and t3 do what
Increase rate in which cells release energy
Calcitonin does what?
Regulates calcium blood concentration
T3 and t4 are located where?
Thyroid
Where is calcitonine located?
Thyroid
Epinephrine Does what?
Increases heart rate, breathing rate, and elevates blood pressure. Adrenaline!
Aldosterone does what?
Helps kidneys conserve sodium and excrete potassium.
Cortisol does what?
Keeps glucose levels stable. (Stress hormone)
Epinephrine is secreted from?
Adrenal glands
Aldesterone is secreted from?
Adrenal glands
