Question | Answer |
What is the definition of an Endocrine Gland? | ductless gland secreting Hormone directly --> Blood for ACTION on Target Organs |
What is the Hypophysis and what are its parts? | Pituitary Gland - Neurohypophysis, Adenohypophysis |
Where is the Adenohypophysis located? | ANTERIOR lobe of Pituitary |
How many hormones are in the Adenohypophysis? | at least 7 Synthesized Hormones |
What are the parts of the Adrenal Glands? | Medulla, Cortex |
What are the layers of the Adrenal Cortex? | Zona: Glomerulosa, Fasciculata, Reticularis |
What is an Isthmus? | the structure which connects the lobes of the Thyroid |
Name the Endocrine Glands? | Pituitary, Adrenals, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes, Pineal |
What are the Hormones of the Neurohypophysis? | Oxytocin, Antidiuretic H. (ADH) |
What are the Hormones of the Adenohypophysis? | 1. Growth H (hGH); 2. Adrenocorticotropic H (ACTH); 3. Thyroid Stimulating H (TSH); 4. Prolactin (PRL); 5. Melanocyte Stimulating (MSH); 6. Follicle Stimulating (FSH); 7. Luteinizing H (LH) |
What are the Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla? | 1. Epinephrine; 2. Norepinephrine |
What are the Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex? | 1. Aldosterone; 2. Cortisol; 3. Testosterone |
What are the Hormones of the Thyroid? | 1. Thyroxine (T4); 2. Calcitonin |
What is the Hormone of the Parathyroid? | 1. Parathyroid H (PTH) |
What are the Hormones of the Pancreas? | 1. Glucagon; 2. Insulin |
What are the Hormones of the Ovaries? | 1. Estrogen; 2. Progesterone |
What are the Hormones of the Testes? | 1. Testosterone |
What is the Hormone of the Pineal Gland? | 1. Melatonin |