Glands
Adrenal Gland
What is the disease that causes your body to release extra cortisol(stress hormone)?
Cushing's syndrome
What is the hormone that lowers blood sugar levels and stimulates metabolism of glucose, proteins and, fat?
Insulin
What's the main function of Aldosterone a steroid hormone that is secreted by your adrenal glands?
To regulate salt and water in the body
What is the function of the parathyroid gland?
They secrete PTH to regulate blood calcium levels
What is the "butterfly" shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below the Adams apple?
Thyroid Gland
What disease causes your immune system to attack healthy tissue in your thyroid gland?
Graves' disease
What hormone does your pineal gland secret to help you know when to sleep?
Melatonin
What is the function of Antidiuretic hormone that is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
Increases water reabsorption and decreases water loss in urine
What is the function of the Thymus gland?
Assists in the development of certain blood cells that help protect the body against foreign organisms
What are the two pairs of small oval shaped glands that are located on each lobe of the thyroid gland?
Parathyroid Gland
What is the disease that happens when you have high levels of growth hormones in your body?
Acromegaly
What is the hormone that raises your blood sugar levels?
Glucagon
What is the function of estrogen that is secreted by the ovaries?
Affects development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive development, and functioning of the uterus and breast
What is the function of the Pancreas?
an exocrine portion that secretes digestive enzymes to the duodenum and an endocrine portion that secretes hormones into the blood.
What is the small pea sized gland located at the base of your brain just below your hypothalamus?
Pituitary Gland
What disease causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS)
What hormone stimulates contractions of the uterus and milk ducts in the breast?
Oxytocin
What is the function of Epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal glands?
To increase heart rate, oxygen intake, and blood flow
What is the function of the Thyroid gland?
What is the gland that controls your hormone system?
Hypothalamus
What disease causes your immune system to attack your thyroid gland?
Hashimoto's disease
What hormone stimulates the lining of the uterus for fertilization and prepares the breast for milk production?
Progesterone
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic hormone(ATCH) that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
To increase secretion of adrenocortical hormones, especially glucocorticoids, such as cortisol
What is the function of the Adrenal gland?
Produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions