Endocrine physiology
Which structure is considered to be the control center of the endocrine system?
Hypothalamus
What organ is the arrow pointing to? (picture 5)
thyroid
What organ functions to filter blood and destroy old red blood cells
spleen
Which duct drains lymph from the right side of the head, neck, and chest?
right lymphatic duct
What type of hormone binds to receptors inside of cells?
Lipid soluble hormones
What organ is the arrow pointing to? (picture 6)
adrenal gland
What organ helps to mature ("train) T cells?
What tonsil is the arrow pointing to? (picture 4)
lingual
If blood sugar levels are low then this hormone is released from the pancreas
glucagon
What part of the pituitary gland makes and releases its own hormones?
anterior pituitary
What type of immunity are you born with and includes barriers
innate
What tonsil is the arrow pointing to? (picture 1)
pharyngeal
This hormone is known as the stress hormone but also aids in reducing inflammation
cortisol
What structure is the arrow pointing to? (picture 7)
parathyroid
This type of immunity is specific to an antigen
adaptive
What organ is the arrow pointing to? (picture 2)
thymus
If blood calcium levels are high then this organ is triggered to release what hormone?
Thyroid to release calcitonin
What structure is the arrow pointing to? (picture 8)
pancreas
B cells
What organ is the arrow pointing to? (picture 3)
spleen