Endocrine 1
Control system for entire endocrine system
Hypothalamus
Name the male and female gonads
Testes and ovaries
Serum calcium levels with hypoparathyroidism
what is low
Name the endocrine tissue in the pancreas
Islets of Langerhans
Hormones travel through the body using
The blood stream
What gland produces melatonin
Pineal Gland
Increases blood glucose levels
What is glucagon and glucocorticoids
Serum calcium levels with hyperparathyroidism levels
What is high
What is necessary in order to make thyroid hormones?
Hint: Endemic goiters occur because of a lack of this
Iodine
What exocrine function does the pancreas do
Releases digestive enzymes
Name the two hormones of the pancreas
Insulin and Glucagon
What promotes absorption and secretion of calcium?
Parathyroid
What is the master gland
pituitary gland
Hormone classification
protein and steroids
What is found on cells to make sure they receive only the correct hormones?
Hint: Key fits only in one lock
receptors
What is the stress hormone
Cortisol
Stimulates growth and maturation of T-lymphocytes
Thymus
What regulates metabolism
thyroid gland
Helps your body hold onto water and not pee out too much
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
What do adrenal glands (medulla) have a role in?
Fight or flight response, epinephrine
This gland produces hormones that helps prevent hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia
Parathyroid Gland
High metabolic rate, weight loss, hyperactivity, always feeling hot, tachycardia.
What is hyperthyroidism
What is the process of break down of fat and muscle for energy
Gluconeogenesis
Helps with milk production
Prolactin
Where are the adrenal glands located?
tope of each kidney