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ENDO System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endocrine gland | gland that secretes hormones carried by the blood. |
| Exocrine gland | gland that secretes hormones into ducts. |
| Hypothalamus | is a structure of brain located anterior and inferior to the thalamus with both neural and endocrine functions, producing and secreting many hormones. |
| Pituitary gland | (hypophysis) is a pea-sized endocrine gland at the base of your brain, behind the bridge of your nose and directly below your hypothalamus, it is one of eight interrelated major endocrine glands |
| Growth hormone (GH) | also called somatotropin regulates the growth of the human body, protein synthesis, and cellular replication. |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | Regulates the activity of the thyroid gland |
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | also called corticotropin, stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroid hormones such as cortisol. |
| Gonadotropins | hormones that regulate the function of the gonads. |
| Gonads | the testes in males and the ovaries in females). |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) | glycoprotein hormone that stimulates the production and maturation of sex cells, or gametes, including ova in women and sperm in men. |
| Luteinizing hormone (LH) | triggers ovulation in women, as well as the production of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries. This hormone stimulates production of testosterone by the male testes. |
| Prolactin (PRL) | promotes lactation (milk production) in women. |
| Oxytocin | a hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts. |
| Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) | chemical produced in the brain that causes the kidneys to release less water, decreasing the amount of urine produced. A high level of this causes the body to produce less urine. |
| Parathyroid glands | Four small glands of the endocrine system which regulate the calcium in our bodies. Parathyroid glands are located in the neck behind the thyroid where they continuously monitor and regulate blood calcium levels. |
| Thymus gland | a lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates that produces T cells for the immune system. |
| Pineal gland | Is located in the center of the brain. The main function is to receive information about the state of the light |
| Calcitonin | hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps to regulate blood calcium. |
| Glucagon | hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate blood glucose. |
| Insulin | hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate blood glucose. |
| Parathyroid Hormone | hormone secreted by parathyroid glands that helps to regulate blood calcium. |
| Pineal Gland | small gland located inside of the brain that secretes melatonin. |
| Melatonin | hormone that helps to regulate sleep |
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