Chapter 11

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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


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