Glands
This gland is known as the “master gland” because it controls many other glands
What is the pituitary gland?
This hormone lowers blood sugar by helping cells absorb glucose.
What is insulin?
This common thyroid disorder causes slow metabolism, weight gain, and fatigue.
What is hypothyroidism?
The endocrine system uses this type of loop to keep hormone levels steady.
What is negative feedback?
The endocrine system works closely with this system to maintain homeostasis.
What is the nervous system?
This butterfly-shaped gland sits in the front of the neck and regulates metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
This hormone raises blood sugar when levels drop too low.
What is glucagon?
This disease results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells.
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
The hypothalamus communicates with which major gland to coordinate hormone release?
What is the pituitary gland?
This organ has both endocrine and digestive functions and contains the Islets of Langerhans.
What is the pancreas?
These two small glands sit on top of the kidneys and produce cortisol and adrenaline.
What are the adrenal glands?
Produced by the thyroid, this hormone controls metabolism and energy.
What is thyroxine (T4)?
Excess cortisol causes this disorder, known for weight gain and a “moon face.”
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
Parathyroid hormone primarily regulates the levels of this mineral in the blood.
What is calcium?
This hormone triggers labor contractions and milk release.
What is oxytocin?
This gland in the brain helps regulate sleep by producing melatonin.
What is the pineal gland?
Released during stress, this adrenal hormone increases heart rate and blood pressure.
What is epinephrine (adrenaline)?
Low production of adrenal hormones leads to this disorder causing fatigue and low blood pressure.
What is Addison’s disease?
ADH acts on this organ to reduce water loss.
What are the kidneys?
The anterior pituitary releases this hormone to stimulate the thyroid.
What is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)?