Endocrine 1
Contains the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal veins
What is the anterior pituitary gland
Increases blood glucose levels
What is the pancreas
Hypersecretion of cortisol
What is Cushings Disease
What is the master gland?
pituitary gland
Where the reproductive hormones produce
ovaries and testes
What is a ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?
endocrine gland
What promotes absorption and secretion of calcium?
parathyroid
Hyposecretion of cortisol and aldosterone
Addisons Disease
What regulates metabolism
thyroid gland
What is found on target cells to ensure they receive only the correct hormones?
receptors
What gland releases secretion external to or at the surface of an organ?
exocrine gland
stimulates growth and maturation of T-lymphocytes
Thymus
It acts on all body tissues, especially bone, muscle, and adipose connective tissue.
gland that promotes sleep
What is the pineal gland
Which gland communicates with the pituitary gland?
hypothalamus
Acts on the mammary gland
What is Prolactin
High metabolic rate, weight loss, hyperactivity, always feeling hot, tachycardia
What is hyperthyroidism
How do hormones travel through the entire body?
through the bloodstream
Absent or diminished production and release of insulin by the pancreatic beta cells – Treated with insulin shots or pumps
What is type 1 diabetes
True or False: The parathyroid gland controls sugar levels within the blood
false
Lowers level of blood Ca2+
Low metabolic rate, weight gain, fatigue, always feeling cold
Hypothyroidism
Increases blood pressure through vasoconstriction
Antidiuretic Hormone (Vasopressin)
Where are the adrenal glands located?
top of each kidney
What do the adrenal glands have a role in?
fight or flight response