Major Glands
Often called the "master gland" and is divided into posterior and anterior lobes
What is a Pituitary Gland?
Takes in Glucose & is produced by the Pancreas
What is Insulin?
A disorder due to lack of insulin or insulin resistance where the body can't regulate blood glucose
What is Diabetes?
These glands sit on top of the kidneys
What is Adrenal Glands?
To maintain homeostasis which loop controls hormone levels?
What is Negative Feedback?
The shape of a butterfly and produces T3/T4
What is Thyroid Gland?
Produced by Adrenal Glands during "fight or flight"
What is Adrenaline/ Epinephrine?
An autoimmune disease caused by a hyperactive metabolism
What is Grave's Disease?
Located in the lower brain and produces ADH
What is Hypothalamus?
When blood sugar levels are low this hormone is released by the pancreas
What is Glucagon?
Made of 4 small parts and produce PTH
What is Parathyroid Gland?
Influence almost every organ by regulating Heart Rate, Metabolism, and Body Temp
What is Thyroid Hormones/ T3 & T4?
Iodine deficiency can lead to the enlargement of the Thyroid
What is Goiter?
Reproductive glands found in the pelvic cavity
What is The Ovaries?
This hormone lowers blood sugar levels
What is Insulin?
Located in the abdomen and produces enzymes & hormones
What is Pancreas?
Hormone produced by the Pineal Gland to regulate sleep cycle
What is Melatonin?
A hormonal disorder caused by high cortisol.
What is Cushing's Disease?
Gland found on top of the Heart
What is Thymus?
What feedback system releases Oxycontin during childbirth?
What is Positive Feedback?
Produces Thymosin and is important in early immune system development
What is Thymus?
Hormone produced by the Pituitary Gland to promote growth and maintain structure
What is Growth Hormone/ GH?
A disorder caused by excessive growth hormone causing enlarged body parts
What is Gigantism?
Found under the stomach and produces Insulin
What is the Pancreas?
This hormone is released when blood calcium is low and acts to increase calcium
What is PTH?