Endocrine System Hormones and Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards
What does hypothalamus regulate, what is it responsible for?
Regulates the Pituitary Gland
Responsible for regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) (body temperature, appetite, sweating, thirst, sexual behavior, fear, BP, sleep)
What hormones are released from the Anterior Pituitary?
6 Hormones:
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Follicle Stimulating and Luteinizing Hormone (FSH & LH)
- Growth Hormone (GH)
- Prolactin
What hormones are released from the Posterior Pituitary?
2 Hormones:
- ADH/Vasopressin
- Oxytocin
What does ACTH stimulate?
Adrenal Cortex
What does TSH stimulate?
Thyroid Gland
What does FSH and LH stimulate?
Ovaries and Testes
What does GH stimulate?
Bones and Tissues
What does Prolactin Stimulate?
Milk Production in Breasts
What is the function ADH/Vasopressin?
Regulates water and mineral balance; water retention
What is the function of Oxytocin?
- Stimulate uterine contractions during birth
- Ejection of Milk
Production of Milk (Prolactin)
What does the Adrenal Cortex Secrete?
Cortisol
Aldosterone
What does the Thyroid Gland Secrete?
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyroxine (T4)
What do the Ovaries and Testes secrete?
Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone (testes)
What is the function of GH?
Growth and Metabolism
Function of the Thyroid Gland?
Production of Hormones that control metabolism of cells