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Endocrine system
various glands of the body, the hormones that they produce, and the specific actions those hormones have on target tissues
the pituitary gland contains
anterior and posterior halves
posterior pituitary
oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones
anterior pituitary
thyroid-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone
the thyroid gland produces
Thyroxine (T4) via stimulation from TSH
active form of T4
T3 (Triiodothyronine)
parathyroid glands secrete
parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormone purpose
helps absorb calcium from the intestines, reabsorb calcium in the kidneys, and remove calcium from the bone with the overall effect of increasing blood calcium levels
two sections of adrenal glands
cortex and medulla
three regions of the cortex
Zona Glomerulosa (Aldosterone), Zona Fasciculata (Cortisol), & Zona Reticularis (Androgen)
Catecholamines released by medulla
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
Two parts of the pancreas
head and tail
Endocrine functions of a pancreas
producing insulin and glucagon
Exocrine function of the pancreas
production of digestive enzymes
testes
primary male sex hormone responsible for sperm and testosterone production
ovaries
primary female sex organs responsible for ovum development and the production of estrogen and progesterone
