Endocrine Glands, Hormones and Functions Flashcards
1
Q
name all the hormones of the pituitary gland
A
Prolactin PRL Growth Hormone Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Lutienizing Hormone (LH) Folicule stimulating hormone (FSH) Antidiuretic Hormone ADH Oxytocin
2
Q
what is PRL
A
milk production
3
Q
whaw is ACTH
A
stress hormone
4
Q
what is LH
A
regulates sex hormones
5
Q
what is FSH
A
sperm and egg production
6
Q
what is ADH
A
vasopressin, water balance
7
Q
what does oxytocin do
A
causes contractions during labor
8
Q
what hormones does the thyroid secrete
A
T3-T4, calcitonin
9
Q
T3,T4
A
energy
10
Q
Calcitonin
A
calcium from bones
11
Q
what hormones does the adrenal glands secrete
A
epinephrine
aldosterone
cortisol
sex hormones
12
Q
epinephrine
A
calcium from bones
13
Q
aldosterone
A
maintain BP
14
Q
cortisol
A
stablize blood glucose
15
Q
sex hormones
A
male,female function
