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Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology : Endocrine System
This deck covers key concepts and facts about the endocrine system, including hormone functions, gland locations, and interactions within the body.
_____ glands secrete hormones into the blood.
Endocrine
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Term
Definition
_____ glands secrete hormones into the blood.
Endocrine
Hormones made by the _____ are stored in the pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus
The _____ gland is known as the “master gland”.
Pituitary
_____ pituitary creates only 2 hormones.
Posterior
What are the two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary?
ADH
Oxytocin
What is the function of ADH?
Vasoconstriction in kidneys to decrease urine output; OPENS tubules in kidneys
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
_____ glands secrete hormones into the blood. | Endocrine |
Hormones made by the _____ are stored in the pituitary gland. | Hypothalamus |
The _____ gland is known as the “master gland”. | Pituitary |
_____ pituitary creates only 2 hormones. | Posterior |
What are the two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary? | ADH
Oxytocin |
What is the function of ADH? | Vasoconstriction in kidneys to decrease urine output; OPENS tubules in kidneys |
______ is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary secreted with ADH. | Oxytocin |
What is the main functions of oxytocin? | Smooth muscle (Uterine) constriction |
What is synthetic oxytocin used for? | Post delivery for postpartum hemorrhaging; Speed delivery |
____ is known as the “love hormone”. | Oxytocin |
The _____ pituitary secretes 7 main hormones. | Anterior |
Which hormone is responsible for growth and is secreted by the anterior pituitary? | Growth hormone (GH) |
When is the greatest amount of growth hormone released? | Final stage of deep sleep |
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary to increase steroid production in the cortex of the adrenal glands? | (ACTH) |
Where do steroids originate? | Cortex of adrenal glands |
What is the function of steroids secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands? | Suppression of immune system |
Which hormone is secreted in response to stress? | Glucocorticoids |
Glucosteroids are secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to stress and sent where? | Liver to release stored sugar for energy for cells |
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary to stimulate thyroid? | TSH |
Which gland is responsible for metabolism? | Thyroid |
The thyroid releases ____ and _____ to alert mitochondria to increase energy production. | T3; T4 |
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary is sent to the ovaries to start estrogen and progesterone production? | LH |
______ is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that increases temperature and thickens uterine lining? | Estrogen |
_____ is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that acts as a preservative for the estrogen lining of the uterus? | Progesterone |
____ is the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary which is sent to the ovaries to mature eggs for ovulation and the testes to produce sperm and release testosterone. | FSH |
_ is the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary and sent to the mammary gland to stimulate production of milk. | Prolactin |
_ is the hormone which stimulates nuclei in reticular formation for sleep. | Melatonin |
The parathyroid is located where in relation to thyroid? | Inferior |
is secreted by thyroid when blood calcium levels are too high. | Calcitonin; simulates osteoblasts |
The hormone is release when calcium levels are too low. | Parathyroid; stimulates osteoclasts |
Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine? | Pancreas |
Beta cells of the pancreas produce ____. | Insulin |
Alpha cells of the pancreas produce . | Glucagon |
_ facilitates greater amounts of sugar getting into cells. | Insulin |
What is the function of glucagon? | Releases stored complex sugars in liver |
Thee endocrine system is made up of _ glands. | 7 |