MA-Course Endrocrine System

what are the two types of glands

endrocrine and exocrine

what are the endocrine glands

hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenals, reproductive glands, and pancreas

function of the pineal gland

excretion of melatonin to regulate sleep

function of the hypothalamus

control the pituitary gland

function of the pituitary gland

regulate other endocrine glands

function of the thyroid

produce thyroid gland hormones to regulate metabolism

function of the pancreas

secretion of insulin to maintain blood glucose levels

function of the parathyroid gland

release parathyroid and hormone and calcitonin to regulate blood calcium levels

function of thymus gland

stimulate the production and maturation of T-cells

function of adrenal glands

modulate stress response

function of female gonads

secrete estrogen, progesterone and produce eggs

function of male gonads

secrete testosterone

what hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland

growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormones, adrenocorticotropic hormones, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone

what hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland

oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

what is the function of oxytocin

contract the uterus during labor and produce breast milk

function of ADH

regulate fluid and electrolyte balance

function of melatonin

wake-sleep cycle and reactions to sunlight

function of calcitonin

stimulate calcium deposition into bones

what hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex

cortisol, aldosterone, adrenal androgens

what hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla

epinephrine and adrenaline