Functions
What is the endocrine system
a series of glands
what hormones get regulated in the endocrine system
metabolism, sexual function, sleep, mood, stress, etc.
what does the pituitary gland do?
controls other endocrine glands
What is the thyroid gland?
A butterfly-shaped gland
what is the main function of the hypothalamus
maintain homeostasis in the body
what does the endocrine system do?
release hormones to control your organs
True or false: hormones are specific to certain "target tissues or cells"
true
how are the hypothalamus and the pituitary connected?
nerves and blood vessels
where is the thyroid gland located?
the base of the throat
what does the hypothalamus do if you are dehydrated?
stimulates pituitary to release ADH
What does the hormone attach to in the endocrine system
a receptor protein
what hormones is secreted in the posterior pituitary gland?
anti-divertic hormone
how does the pituitary control the thyroid?
stimulates it
what is hypothyroidism?
true or false: the body continuously releases ADH
false
what are the four main parts of the endocrine system?
glands, bloodstream, hormones, and receptors
what does the hormone TSH do?
stimulates the production of thyroxine from thyroid gland
what hormones fall under the anterior pituitary?
FSH, TSH, growth hormone, prolactin, etc.
what glands are located on the thyroid?
parathyroid glands
what hormone is metabolism controlled by?
T4
what does your body maintain within the endocrine system?
homeostasis
which hormone stimulated milk production in nursing mothers?
prolactin
what is the size of the pituitary gland
a bean
what is the size of a thyroid gland?
grain of rice
what does the pancreas release if blood sugar is high?
glycagon