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Endocrine- glands
GWCC NUR251 Endocrine glands and hormones
Question | Answer |
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Anterior Pituitary | Growth Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Gonadotropic Hormone, and Prolactin |
Posterior Pituitary | Recieves hormones produced by hypothalamus and stores till stimulated to release. Oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) (AKA Vasopressin) |
Adrenal Cortex | Water, electrolyte, and glucose metabolism. Hormones =Cortisol, mineral corticoids, Aldosterone, Glucocorticoids, and Sex hormones (androgens and estrogens) |
Adrenal Medulla | Stress related hormones. Epinephrine (adrenaline) and Norepinephrine. Fight or flight. |
Thyroid Gland | Growth and development, and calcium control. Hormones= Thyroxine (T4), Tri-iodthyronine (T3), and Calcitonin. |
Alpha cells of the Pancreas | Glucagon- Decreases level of glucose in the blood. |
Beta Cells of the Pancreas | Insulin- facilitates transport of glucose into the cells. |
Delta Cells | Somatostatin |
Pituitary Gland | Master Gland- Exerts control over other endocrine glands through negative feedback. |
Parathyroid Gland | Parathyroid hormone,- plays roll in calcium regulation. |
Ovaries | Estrogen and progesterone |
Testes | Testosterone |
Hypothalamus | Corticotropin releasing hormone- Stimulates the release of hormones stored in the posterior Pituitary. |
Pineal Gland | Melatonin- Sleep regulation, menstral cycles, delays sexual maturity. |