Endocrine System Flashcards
(23 cards)
Location of thyroid gland
In the throat
Location of the parathyroid gland
Inside the thyroid gland on the 4 edges
Location of the adrenal glands
On top of the kidneys
Location of the pituitary gland
In the brain
What hormones does the posterior pituitary gland secrete? (7)
ACTH, GH, TSH, LH, MSH, prolactin, FSH.
What hormones does the anterior pituitary gland secrete? (2)
Oxytocin and ADH
Function of ACTH
Growth of adrenal cortex, stimulates corticosteroid secretion
Function of FSH/LH
Stimulates sex hormone secretion, reproductive organ growth, reproductive processes
Function of GH
Protein anabolism, lipid mobilization and catabolism
Function of Prolactin
Stimulates milk production and testicular function in men
Function of TSH
Synthesis of thyroid hormones, growth and function of thyroid gland
Function of ADH
Reabsorption of water from the renal tubules, vasoconstriction
Function of oxytocin
Milk secretion and uterine contractility
Function of calcitonin (thyroid)
Regulates calcium, phosphorous, levels. DECREASE CALCIUM
Function of T4/T3
Regulates metabolic rate of all cells and processes of cell growth and tissue differentiation
Function of PTH
Regulates calcium and phosphorous levels. Promotes bone demineralization and intestinal absorption of calcium. INCREASE CALCIUM
Function of androgens (adrenal cortex)
Growth spurt in adolescence, 2nd sex characteristics, libido
Functions of corticosteroids
Promotes metabolism, anti inflammatory response
Function of mineralocorticoids
Regulates sodium and potassium balance (water balance)
Function of amylin
Decreased gastric motility, glucagon secretion
Function of glucagon
Stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
Function of insulin
Promotes glucose transport from blood to the cells
Function of somatostatin
Inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion
