Chapter 11
Luteinizing Hormone
A protein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates ovulation in females and androgen production in males.
Pancreas
A triangular gland, which has both exocrine and endocrine cells, located behind the stomach
Thyroxin
Also called thryoid hormone, thyroxine is produced and secreted by follicle cells in the thyroid gland. it targets all cells in the body and increases overall body metabolism.
insulin
Hormone released by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Low Blood Pressure
Hypotension
Pineal Body Gland
The hormone melatonin is secreted by which gland?
thymosin
made in the thymus, target is the immune system, stimulates T cells (lymphocytes) - immune response
Posterior Pituitary Hormones
oxytocin, ADH
Hypothalamus Gland
A part of the brain that regulates body temperature, sleep, water balance, and blood pressure, as well as regulating the hormones of the endocrine system
Endocrine
A group of glands that secrete chemicals into the bloodstream that help control bodily functioning.
progesterone
A hormone produced by the ovaries which acts with estrogen to bring about the menstral cycle.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
A hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of sperm in the male and growth of the follicle (which produces the egg) in the female.
Oxytocin
A hormone released by the posterior pituitary that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
FSH, LH, TSH, STH, ACTH, and prolactin
estrogen
Female sex hormone
Endocrine System
Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Calcitonin
Lowers blood calcium levels
testosterone
Male sex hormone
Pituitary Gland
Master Gland
Where is Melatonin produced?
Pineal Gland
Thyroid Gland
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone growth
Glucagon
Raises blood glucose levels
Parathyroid hormone
Regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting.
Cortisol
Stress hormone
Tri-iodothyronine
T3, Thyroid hormones that acts as a catalyst in the body and influences many metabolic, growth, reproductive, and immune effects.
Reproductive organs
What is the target tissue for androgens and estrogen?
antidiuretic hormone
Which of the following hormones is important in stimulating water conservation in the kidneys?
Prolactin
________ is a hormone that has only one known effect: to stimulate milk production by the breasts.
Parathyroid Gland
any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland; produces PTH parathyroid hormone
BMR
basal metabolic rate
Adrenals Gland
glands are found on the top of the kidneys
Growth Hormones
growth in childhood mostly related to
Antidiuretic Hormone
helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water that is excreted
Exocrine
releases secretions in the skin or inside the mouth.
Andrenocorticotropin
stimulates cortisol(stress hormone) by the adrenal gland
Thyroid-stimulating Hormones
stimulates the thyroid gland
