Endocrine Basics
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 7 hormones released by anterior pituitary (PALMFGT) | prolactin, adrenocorticotropic, luteinizing, melanocyte-stimulating, growth, follicle-stimulating, thyroid-stimulating |
| 2 hormones stored by posterior pituitary | antidiuretic/vasopressin, oxytocin |
| 4 hormones produced by hypothalamus (go-gro-thyro-co) | gonadotropin-releasing, growth-hormone-releasing, thyrotropin-releasing, corticotropin-releasing |
| chemical structure of melatonin | amine |
| 3 hormones produced by thyroid gland | thyroxine (t4), triiodothyronine (t3), calcitonin |
| action of parathyroid hormone (PTH) | raises Ca levels |
| 2 parts of adrenal gland | cortex, medulla |
| 3 hormones produced by adrenal cortex | glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, androgens |
| 2 hormones produced by adrenal medulla | adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline (norepinephrine) |
| hormones produced by testes | androgens |
| 3 hormones produced by pancreas | insulin, glucagon, somatostatin |
| stimulates estrogen-release or sperm production (ant. pituitary) | follicle-stimulating |
| regulates menstrual cycle or testosterone production (ant pituitary) | luteinizing |
| stimulate adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids (ant. pituitary) | adrenocorticotropic |
| stimulates kidneys to preserve H2O (post. pituitary) | antidiuretic/vasopressin |
| stimulates uterine contractions (post. pituitary) | oxytocin |
| promotes sleep, biological clock, circadian rhythms (pineal gland) | melatonin |
| increases basal metabolic rate, synthesis or proteins (thyroid) (2) | thyroxine, triiodothyronine |
| stimulates deposit of Ca in bones, lowers blood Ca levels (thyroid) | calcitonin |
| stimulates bone resorption & kidney retention of Ca, raises blood Ca levels (parathyroid) | parathyroid (PTH) |
| raise blood glucose levels, depress immune response (adrenal cortex) | glucocorticoids |
| promotes resorption of salts, maintenance of blood pressure (adrenal cortex) | mineralocorticoids |
| sex hormones (adrenal cortex) | androgens/estrogens |
| rise in blood sugars, increase metabolic rate, blood shunted towards skeletal muscles (adrenal medulla) (2) | adrenaline, noradrenaline |
| male secondary sex trait development (testes) | androgens |
| lower blood sugar, stimulate conversion of glucose into glycogen (glycongenesis) (pancreas) | insulin |
| stimulates conversion of glycogen into glucose (pancreas) | glycagon |
| inhibits production of insulin and glucagon | somatostatin |
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