GLANDS & LOCATIONS
Where is the thyroid gland located?
The neck
What is the function of the growth hormone?
Stimulates growth, and cell reproduction
Your body feels sleepy and notices it's time for bed,
melatonin
insulin is released when someone's blood sugar levels are high, a person with chronic high bsl could be?
a diabetic (diabetes)
A persons blood sugar is very high, and they constantly crave sugary treats
diabetes
Where is the hypothalamus located?
The lower brain
What is the function of Epinephrine?
The "Adrenaline" hormone, stimulates the fight-or- flight response and increases heart rate
You have finished eating a very sugary treat,
insulin
The thyroid gland becomes inflamed when it produces too much or too little T3/ T4
A x-ray shows cysts on a woman's ovary, what condition could be responsible?
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Where is the thymus gland located?
The chest/sternum
What does melatonin do?
Melatonin is the sleep hormone, helps regulating sleep and stress
You have not taken your daily calcium supplements,
Calcitonin
The adrenal gland does not produce enough cortisol ;) or other hormones
Addison's disease
A child who is at puberty-age is not growing properly, what hormone deficiency could cause this?
GH (Human Growth Hormone)
Where is the gland releases insulin located?
Pancreas
What does Glucagon do?
You are at a party and feel very happy dancing to the music,
Dopamine
The pituitary gland produces too many hormones in a short amount of time
Cushing's disease
Tests show that a patient's blood sugar levels are very low, they also complain about tiredness and frequent anxiety
Hypoglycemia
Where is the gland that releases testosterone located?
The testes
What is the function of LH (Luteinizing Hormone)?
Lh triggers ovulation (female) and testosterone production (male)
The temperature is very hot outside, and you feel very dehydrated,
ADH
The thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones for the body to maintain homeostasis
Hypothyroidism
When a patient tries to breastfeed her baby, she notices she cannot produce milk. Doctors tell her she has low prolactin levels.
Hyperlactatemia