Endocrine System Review Part 2

gland found in neck that regulates rate of metabolism; produces thyroxine

Produced by the thyroid gland and decreases the blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium deposit in the bones. The antagonist of the parathyroid hormone.

secreted by parathyroid glands and controls calcium and phosphate metabolism

condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium in the blood caused by a deficiency of the parathyroid hormone

a condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily; may be caused by hypersecretion of parahormone

one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.

outer part of kidney which produces corticosteroids; helps body deal with longtern stress

inner part of kidney which produces epineprine and norepinephrine

secreted from the adrenal cortex, aids the body during stress by regulating glucose, carbohydrates, and fat levels

a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland, regulates mineral balance in blood and controls fluid volumes

excessive production of cortisol by adrenal cortex with symptoms of abnormal fat deposits and wasting away of muscle

located partially behind the stomach in the abdomen, and it functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland. It produces digestive enzymes as well as insulin and glucagon

a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas responsible for regulating the metabolism of glucose

hormone secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas; raises blood glucose levels

a condition in which the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or the body's cells cannot use it properly, characterized by excessive thirst, weight loss/gain, frequent urination.

a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

A hormone produced by the ovaries which acts with estrogen to bring about the menstral cycle.

The male sex hormone produced by the testes which promotes the maturation of the reproductive system accessory structures, and development of the male secondary sex characteristics.

A small mass of tissue near the center of the brain; it secretes the hormone melatonin.

Hormone secreted by the pineal gland, used to regulate sleep patterns.

Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's defence against infection by making antibodies