Upgrade to remove ads
Only $2.99/month

Unit VIII: Endocrine Anatomy, Physiology and Assessment

Terms in this set (9)

Hypothalamus
Master gland of the endocrine system that stimulates the pituitary
Pituitary
Endocrine gland that secretes hormones to affect other glands as well as hormones that act directly on physical processes
Endocrine: secrete hormones directly into bloodstream, no ducts or pathways
Exocrine: have ducts like sweat glands and mammary glands
The liver is an endocrine and exocrine organ, what are the endocrine and exocrine functions?
Endocrine:
Exocrine:
Somatostatin
Hormone secreted by the pancreas that inhibits release of GH and insulin
Medulla: NE/E
Cortex: Glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, androgens (sugar, salt n sex)
What hormones are secreted by the adrenal
Medulla:
Cortex:
Serotonin
Hormone secreted by the pineal gland that controls mood, motion, sleep/wake cycle
Melatonin
Hormone secreted by the pineal gland that controls circadian rhythm and sleep cycle
◦ Regulate organ function
◦ Balance metabolism
◦ Reproduction
◦ Water and electrolyte balance
◦ Nutrient absorption like insulin
◦ Trophic effects on target tissues
§ Hypertrophy: target tissues enlarge
§ Atrophy: target tissues lose their shape
Endocrine functions:
Thyroid issue
Lack of energy or being cold all the time could indicate what issue?
THIS SET IS OFTEN IN FOLDERS WITH...