Hormones Flashcards
(16 cards)
Hypothalamus
“Below” thalamus
Communicates with the pituitary
Pituitary Gland
Posterior pituitary
Hypothalamohypophysical Partial System
Communication between Nervous and endocrine System
Oxytocin
Released upon stimulation of mammary gland; stretch of cervix
Smooth muscle contraction
Antidiuretic Hormone
Released due to high blood osmolality or low BP
Growth Hormone
Controlled my hypothalamus
Prolactin
Development of mammary gland and lactation
Adrenal Cortex
Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Fasciculata
Zona Retucularis
Zona Glomerulosa
Reduces loss of electrolytes
Salt
Zona Fasciculata
Anti-inflammatory
Cortisol
Stress response
Sugar
Zona Retucularis
Sex hormones
Sex
Adrenal Medulla
Chromaffin cells release epinephrine and norepinephrine
Released under stress
Eicosanoids
Paracrine mechanism derived from fatty acids
Inflammation, blood clotting, ovulation
Hyperthyroidism
Skinny/emaciated
Hypothyroidism
Fat, lethargic, heat seeking
Parathyroid Gland
Increases blood calcium
Reduces calcium secretion from kidney
Increases calcium from bones
Increases vitamin D metabolism
