endocrine system Flashcards
(17 cards)
what is it
collection of glands around the body that regulate bodily functions, growth and psychological factors. acts by releasing chemical messengers called hormones into the blood
8 glands
pituitary
hyperthalamus
pineal
thyroid
thymus
adrenal
ovaries
tested
pituitary
master gland
hormone: ACTH
controlled release of hormones from other gland
hypothalamus
hormone: CRH
links nervous system to endocrine
pineal
hormone: melatonin
modulates sleep pattern keeping the body in a day/night rhythm
thyroid
hormone: thyroxine
modulates metabolism
(rate of energy use in body)
what is it
collection of glands around the body that regulate bodily functions, growth and psychological factors. acts by releasing chemical messengers called hormones into the blood
glands (8)
Pituartity
Hypothalamus
Pineal
Thyroid
Thymus
Pancreas
Adrenal
Ovaries
Testes
pituitary
master gland
hormone: ACTH
controls release of hormones from other glands
hypothalamus
hormone: CRH
links nervous system to endrocrine system
pineal gland
hormone: melatonin
modulates sleep pattern and keeps body in a day/night rhythm
thyroid gland
hormone: thyroxine
modulates sleep metabolism (rate of bodily energy use)
thymus gland
hormone: thymosin
stimulates development of t cells in the immune system
pancreas
hormone: insulin
regulates blood sugar levels
adrenal gland
hormone: adrenaline
regulates the effect of fight/flight response
overaries
hormone: testosterone
develops secondary sexual characteristics in females
testicles
hormone: testosterone
leads to development of secondary sexual characteristics in males
