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CH. 14 - Endocrine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adenohyypophysis | Anterior pituitary gland |
| Adrenal Gland | Endocrine gland that consist of an outer cortex and inner medulla. The cortex secretes steroids and the medulla secretes catecholamines. |
| Catecholamine | Classification of hormones that is secreted by the adrenal medulla; includes epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine. |
| Endocrine Gland | Ductless gland that secretes hormones, usually into the blood. |
| Hormone | Substance secreted by an endocrine gland into the blood. |
| Neurohypophysis | The posterior pituitary gland; secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. |
| Pancreas | Organ that has both endocrine and exocrine functions. The islets of Langerhans secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon. The exocrine glands secrete the most important of the digestive enzymes. |
| Parathyroid Gland | Gland that secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH) and helps regulate calcium balance. |
| Pineal Gland | Small gland located in the brain; secretes melatonin and is involved in regulating biorhythms. |
| Steroid | Lipid-soluble hormone such as estrogen, testoterone, and cortisol. |
| Thymus Gland | Lymphoid organ that plays an important role in immunity. |
| Thyroid Gland | Gland that secretes T3, T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin. |