Select the glands of the endocrine system:
The negative feed back system helps maintain homeostasis?
Take a moment and write out each gland's hormone on paper, then afterwards write down it's function.
Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Several hormones affect blood
The posterior pituitary is also called?
Growth hormone is also known as?
The adenohypophysis, also known as the _________.
Select the correct hormones that the anterior pituitary gland secretes:
Match the correct function to each of the Anterior Pituitary hormone:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates breast milk production during lactation |
Growth Hormone (Somatotropin) | arrow_right_alt | Growth of ovarian follicles, estrogen and sperm production |
Prolactin | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates maturation of ovum and ovulation and secretion of testosterone |
Follicle Stimulating Hormone | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates thyroid |
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates protein synthesis |
Luteinizing Hormone | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates adrenal glands to secrete cortisol |
Antidiuretic Hormone is also known as _______.
Antidiuretic Hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary, what is the function of ADH?
ADH (vasopressin) increases blood pressure due to the water retention?
Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, what is the function of this hormone?
The Hypothalamus regulates hormone release from
The hypothalamus sends _______ signals to the posterior pituitary
The hypophysis which gland?
The anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) secrete releasing and _______ hormones via the hypophysial portal system.
Which two hormones are only secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
What gland secretes melatonin?
Where is the thyroid located?
Select the hormones of the Thyroid gland:
What is the function of the T3 & T4 ?
Calcitonin is secreted by which gland?
Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland?
Calcitonin ____ blood calcium level.
The parathyroid is located in the chest?
The parathyroid is located on top of the?
The Parathyroid gland secretes which hormones?
What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
Which hormones does the Pancreas secrete?
Match each cell to it's function:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Delta Cells | arrow_right_alt | Glucagon which raises glucose levels through glycogenesis |
Glycogenesis | arrow_right_alt | Secrete insulin by transport glucose and other substances into cells, lowering glucose levels |
Beta Cells | arrow_right_alt | Stops glucose from releasing |
Alpha Cells | arrow_right_alt | liver releases stores glucose |
Match the hormone types of the adrenal gland
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Androgens | arrow_right_alt | cortisol |
Glucocorticoids | arrow_right_alt | aldosterone |
Mineralocorticoids | arrow_right_alt | sex |
Select the hormones in the Adrenal Gland:
Aldosterone is a hormone of the adrenal gland, it helps to retain sodium and water through the kidneys and excrete potassium in urine?
Aldosterone increases blood pressure?
What is the function of the adrenal gland's hormone cortisol?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Norepinephrine | arrow_right_alt | Also known as adrenaline, it raises heart rate, blood pressure and opens up airways during stressful situations. |
Epinephrine | arrow_right_alt | General vasoconstriction |