A | B |
Name the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary | Growth hormone (GH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), Follicle-stimulating (FSH). [Acronym- little green toads are fat]{Also prolactin and MSH} |
Name the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary | Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin |
Name the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex | Glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralcorticoids (aldosterone), androgen or estrogen (think sugar, salt, sex) |
Name the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla | Epinephrine and Norepinephrine |
Which hormones are secreted by the thyroid? | T3 and T4 |
The parathyroid secretes which hormone? | PTH |
This hormone controls general skeletal growth and influences metabolism | GH |
This hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to increase glucocorticoids | ACTH |
This hormone regulates water reabsorption from the renal tubules | ADH |
This hormone regulates glucose/fat/protein metabolism | Glucocorticoids (cortisol) |
This hormone reduces inflammation and the immune response | Glucocorticoids (cortisol) |
These hormones respond to stress with fight or flight | Epinephrine and Norepinephrine |
This hormone regulates fluid and electrolyte balance (Na and K) and controls BP | Aldosterone |
These hormones regulate metabolic rate | T3 and T4 |
This hormone regulates calcium and phosphate levels | PTH |
Ductless glands | Endocrine glands |
Endocrine glands secrete these substances | Hormones |
The mechanism that keeps body function in a narrow range sonsistent with life | Negative feedback |
Works with the endocrine system to control all body functions | Nervous system |
Endocrine secretions are released here | The bloodstream |
Tissue that responds to specific endocrine secretions | Target tissue |
Located on top of the kidneys | Adrenals |
Located around the trachea | Thyroid |
Located within the thyroid gland | Parathyroids |
Part of the brain that connects with the endocrine system | Hypothalamus |
Inner part of the adrenal gland | Medulla |
Outer part of the adrenal gland | Cortex |
Part of the pancreas that secretes insulin | Beta Cells |
Part of the pancreas that secretes glucagon | Alpha cells |
Hormone that promotes bone growth | Growth hormone |
These are secreted in stressful situations to provide more glucose | Glucocorticoids |
This chemical is necessary for normal metabolism | Iodine |
Calcitonin keeps this chemical in the bone | Calcium |
Aldosterone maintains BP by retaining this chemical | Na |
Parathormone (PTH) moves this chemical into the blood | Ca |
This chemical is excreted in response to aldosterone | K |
Organic compound needed for normal cellular activity | Glucose |
Needed for glucose to enter cells | Insulin |