Endocrine System Flashcards
(31 cards)
stimulates milk production in females
prolactin
causes the uterus to contract during the birth process
oxytocin
regulates glucose levels in the blood (blood sugar levels)
insulin
stimulates the liver to convert glycogen to glucose
glucagon
regulates the body’s metabolism
thyroxine
decreases calcium levels in the blood
calcitonin
what is it called when the thyroid gland becomes enlarged
goiter
regulates development of male secondary sex caracteristics; controls sperm production
testosterone
regulates development of female secondary sex characteristics
estrogen
controls development of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) during the menstrual cycle
progesterone
the gland found only in females
ovaries
the gland found only in males
testes
the gland located behind the stomach
pancreas
the gland that is bow-tie shaped and located at the front of the neck
thyroid
substances secreted by the cells to regulate the activities of other cells; they are carried to the cells by the blood
hormones
organs that release hormones
glands
what gland is the “master gland” and where is it located?
pituitary; located in the brain
what controls the pituitary gland?
hypothalamus (in the brain)
causes the thyroid gland to secrete hormones
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
regulates growth
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
stimulates eggs to mature in the ovaries
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
stimulates ovaries to secrete progesterone
Luteinizing Hormone
the gland located behind the thyroid gland (back of the neck)
parathyroid
regulates the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
