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Endocrine- glands

GWCC NUR251 Endocrine glands and hormones

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Anterior Pituitary Growth Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Gonadotropic Hormone, and Prolactin
Posterior Pituitary Recieves hormones produced by hypothalamus and stores till stimulated to release. Oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) (AKA Vasopressin)
Adrenal Cortex Water, electrolyte, and glucose metabolism. Hormones =Cortisol, mineral corticoids, Aldosterone, Glucocorticoids, and Sex hormones (androgens and estrogens)
Adrenal Medulla Stress related hormones. Epinephrine (adrenaline) and Norepinephrine. Fight or flight.
Thyroid Gland Growth and development, and calcium control. Hormones= Thyroxine (T4), Tri-iodthyronine (T3), and Calcitonin.
Alpha cells of the Pancreas Glucagon- Decreases level of glucose in the blood.
Beta Cells of the Pancreas Insulin- facilitates transport of glucose into the cells.
Delta Cells Somatostatin
Pituitary Gland Master Gland- Exerts control over other endocrine glands through negative feedback.
Parathyroid Gland Parathyroid hormone,- plays roll in calcium regulation.
Ovaries Estrogen and progesterone
Testes Testosterone
Hypothalamus Corticotropin releasing hormone- Stimulates the release of hormones stored in the posterior Pituitary.
Pineal Gland Melatonin- Sleep regulation, menstral cycles, delays sexual maturity.
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