Glands
The "master gland"
What is the pituitary gland?
Condition that develops due to an enlarged thyroid
What is goiter?
This gland produces insulin which stimulates the cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream
What is the pancreas?
Regulates carbohydrate metabolism
What is cortisol?
This gland has both endocrine and exocrine properties?
What is the pancreas?
Gland that produces thyroxine
What is the thyroid gland?
Disease caused by the cells not responding to insulin or the body not producing insulin
What is diabetes?
These glands regulate the amount of calcium in the bloodstream by stimulating bone breakdown
What are the parathyroid glands?
Regulates circadian rhythm
What is melatonin?
Bulging eyeballs
What is exophthalmos?
Located on top of the kidneys and produces the glucocorticoids
What are the adrenal glands?
Caused by excessive growth hormone with enlargement in the bones of the arms, legs, and head.
What is Acromegaly?
This gland controls metabolism and decreases the amount of calcium in the bloodstream
What is the thyroid gland?
Released to enhance body's performance in stressful situation; "fight-or-flight response"
What is epinephrine?
General term meaning disease of the endocrine system
What is endocrinopathy?
This gland is named for its shape and produces melatonin
What is the pineal gland?
Condition of painful muscle cramps resulting from a low amount of calcium in the blood
What is tetany?
Stimulates the development of the immune system and the production of antibodies
What is the thymus gland
Hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates the balance of electrolytes in the kidneys
What is aldosterone?
Development of breast tissue in males
What is gynecomastia?
Discuss the difference between exocrine and endocrine function
Exocrine glands release into ducts and endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream
A disease caused by inadequate hormone production of the adrenal gland that can result in excessive skin pigmentation (dark spots) and decreased BP
What is Addison's disease?
Glucagon is secreted by the ______ and causes levels of blood glucose to _______.
What is the pancreas and to increase?
Stimulates reabsorption of water by the kidneys
What is antidiuretic hormone?
Minimum rate of metabolism necessary to support the function of the body at rest
What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?