Location
This endocrine organ lies behind the stomach and has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
What is the pancreas?
Known as the “stress hormone,” this hormone helps raise blood sugar during long periods of stress.
What is cortisol?
This endocrine disorder is caused by too much cortisol and is known for symptoms like a “moon face,” weight gain, and a buffalo hump.
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
This hormone, released by the pancreas, lowers blood glucose levels by helping glucose enter cells.
What is insulin?
The main trigger for the thyroid to release calcitonin is when this blood value becomes too high.
What is calcium?
This small endocrine gland is located deep within the brain, between the two hemispheres, and its main job is to secrete melatonin to regulate sleep–wake cycles.
What is the pineal gland?
This hormone works with adrenaline to help the body stay alert during stress.
What is norepinephrine?
This adrenal disorder causes dangerously low cortisol levels, leading to weakness, low blood pressure, and bronzed skin.
What is Addison’s disease?
Produced by the adrenal medulla, this “fight or flight” hormone increases heart rate and blood pressure.
What is epinephrine?
When calcium levels rise, this mineral usually decreases, demonstrating their inverse relationship.
What is phosphorus?
This butterfly-shaped gland is found in the neck, just below the larynx, and controls metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
This hormone, also called adrenaline, helps your body respond quickly during stress by increasing heart rate.
What is epinephrine?
This thyroid disorder causes symptoms like weight loss, heat intolerance, and rapid heart rate due to too much thyroid hormone.
What is hyperthyroidism?
Released by the posterior pituitary, this hormone helps conserve water by acting on the kidneys.
What is ADH (antidiuretic hormone)?
Produced by the thyroid gland, this hormone lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity.
What is calcitonin?
This pea-sized gland is located at the base of the brain and is often called the “master gland.”
What is the pituitary gland?
This system in the body activates quickly during stress and gets the heart pumping faster.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
These three classic symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and increased hunger.
What are the 3 P’s—polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia?
This hormone is responsible for production of estrogen in females and sperm in males.
What is Follicle-stimulating hormone.
These tiny glands located behind the thyroid are the primary regulators of blood calcium levels.
What are the parathyroid glands?
These two triangular glands sit on top of each kidney and help regulate stress hormones.
What are the adrenal glands?
Another name for norepinephrine and epinephrine.
What are catecholamines?
Often caused by too much growth hormone in adults, this disorder results in enlarged hands, feet, and facial features.
What is acromegaly?
This hormone, released by the parathyroid glands, raises blood calcium levels by stimulating bone breakdown.
What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
This activated vitamin helps increase calcium and phosphorus absorption from the small intestine.
What is vitamin D?