Endocrine Histology (Lab 36 Part A)

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Name three target organs of parathyroid hormone

Bones, Intestines, Kidneys

Name a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that acts to lower blood calcium

Calcitonin

Name the most important glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex

Cortisol

Name two thyroid hormones that affect metabolic rate

T3 & T4

Name the most important mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex

Aldosterone

Name the pituitary hormone that stimulates secretion from the adrenal cortex

Aldosterone & Cortisol

Name the pituitary hormone responsible for causing kidneys to conserve water.

Antidiuretic (ADH)

Name two hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Antidiuretic, Oxytocin

Name two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Name the pituitary hormone responsible for stimulating cells to increase in size and divide more rapidly.

Growth Hormone

Name six hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Growth Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Prolactin, Thyroid Stimulating, Adrenocorticotropic, Follicle stimulating

List five different effects produced by these medullary hormones.

Increased heart rate & force of cardiac muscle contraction, elevated blood pressure, increased breathing, decreased digestive activity, increased metabolic rate

Distinguish the two hormones secreted by the alpha and beta cells of the pancreatic islets

Insulin-beta; Glucagon-alpha

List two actions of this mineralocorticoid

It causes kidneys to conserve sodium ions (and water) & secrete potassium ions; Conserve H2O

Name the pituitary hormone responsible for causing contraction of uterine wall muscles

Oxytocin

Name a hormone that acts to raise blood calcium

Parathyroid Hormone

Name the pituitary hormone that is responsible for stimulating milk production

Prolactin

List three actions of this glucocorticoid

protein synthesis, release and use of fatty acids, stimulates liver to produce glucose

Name the pituitary hormone responsible for stimulating secretion from thyroid gland.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)


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