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Endocrine System
Hormones
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/23/2011

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Term
Pituitary Gland
Definition
Oxytocin, ADH
Term
Adrenal Cortex
Definition
ACTH regulates
Term
COnad Tropins
Definition
FSH LH
Term
Parathyroid Gland
Definition
PTH (parathyroid hormone), Cheif cells,
Term
GH (Growth Hormone)
Definition
Stimulates size and division but focuses primarily on the bones and skeletal muscles.
Term
PRL Prolactin
Definition
Promotes breast development and maintains lactation after child birth
Term
Thyroid Hormone
Definition
T3 and T4
Affect every cell in the body. Controls metabolic rate and cellular oxidation.
Term
Calcitonin
Definition
Lowers blood calcium levels by taking calcium from the blood and putting it into the bony matrix
Term
PTH
Definition
Controls the calcium balance of the blood. released when calcium levels in the blood drop.
Term
Aldosterone
Definition
Reduces excretion of Na+ from the body
Term
Thyroid Gland
Definition
TH, Calcitonin,
Term
Adrenal Gland
Definition
Aldosterone, Cortisol, Androgens
Term
Zona Glomerulosa
Definition
Mineralocorticoid Production occurs here. (1st row) Aldosterone
Term
Zona Fasciculata
Definition
Glucocorticoids Production occurs here. (2nd row)Cortisol
Term
Zona Reticularis
Definition
releases gonadocorticoids. (3rd row) Androgens
Term
Androgens
Definition
Male and female sex hormones
Term
Adrenal Medulla
Definition
releases epinephrine and norepinephrins which initiates the fight or flight response.
Term
Pancreas
Definition
Glucagon, insulin
Term
Alpha Cells
Definition
Pancreas. glucagon synthesizing
Term
Beta Cells
Definition
Pancreas. Insulin synthesizing
Term
Glucagon
Definition
1. Breaks down glycogen into glucose.
2.synthesis of glucose from lactic acid and from non-carbohydrate molecules.
3. Releases glucose into the blood by liver cells causing blood glucose levels to rise
Term
Insulin
Definition
1. Enhances membrane transport of glucose into body cells
2. inhibits breakdown of glycogen to glucose
3. inhibits conversion of amino acids or fats to glucose
Term
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL
Term
Posterior Pituitary
Definition
Oxytocin, ADH
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