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Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland?
Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland?
- Thyroid stimulating hormone
- Growth hormone
- Luteinizing hormone
- Antidiuretic hormone (correct)
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
- Production of corticosteroids
- Production of epinephrine and norepinephrine (correct)
- Regulation of blood calcium levels
- Production of insulin and glucagon
Which of these is a secondary function of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of these is a secondary function of the gastrointestinal tract?
- Production of hormones (correct)
- Filtration of blood
- Digestion of food
- Regulation of heart rate
Which of the following is a hormone that promotes satiety signals in the brain?
Which of the following is a hormone that promotes satiety signals in the brain?
Which endocrine gland is responsible for producing hormones that aid in the development of the immune system?
Which endocrine gland is responsible for producing hormones that aid in the development of the immune system?
What is the primary mechanism of control for hormone production and release?
What is the primary mechanism of control for hormone production and release?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of endocrine glands?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of endocrine glands?
Which hormone is produced by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
Which hormone is produced by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the location of the parathyroid glands?
What is the location of the parathyroid glands?
What is the primary function of hormones?
What is the primary function of hormones?
How do hormones cause changes in target cells?
How do hormones cause changes in target cells?
What determines a cell's sensitivity to a particular hormone?
What determines a cell's sensitivity to a particular hormone?
What is downregulation?
What is downregulation?
What is the role of the nervous system in hormone regulation?
What is the role of the nervous system in hormone regulation?
What happens when the endocrine system and the nervous system work together?
What happens when the endocrine system and the nervous system work together?
Which of the following is an example of a gland with both endocrine and exocrine functions?
Which of the following is an example of a gland with both endocrine and exocrine functions?
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Pituitary Gland
Pituitary Gland
Located at the base of the brain; produces six hormones.
Anterior Pituitary
Anterior Pituitary
Receives signals from the hypothalamus and produces six hormones.
Posterior Pituitary
Posterior Pituitary
Extension of the brain that releases hormones from the hypothalamus.
Thyroid Gland
Thyroid Gland
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Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Glands
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Islets of Langerhans
Islets of Langerhans
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Negative Feedback
Negative Feedback
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Gastrointestinal Hormones
Gastrointestinal Hormones
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Endocrine System
Endocrine System
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Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands
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Exocrine Glands
Exocrine Glands
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Hormones
Hormones
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Target Cells
Target Cells
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Receptors
Receptors
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Up-regulation
Up-regulation
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Down-regulation
Down-regulation
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Study Notes
Endocrine System
- The endocrine system controls and regulates many body processes, working in conjunction with the nervous system
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones, chemicals that act as molecular signals, affecting target cells
Glands
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, unlike exocrine glands which secrete substances through ducts
- Some glands have both endocrine and exocrine functions (e.g., pancreas)
Hormones
- Hormones circulate throughout the body, triggering responses in target cells with specific receptors
- Hormone effects depend on the type of hormone and the receptors on the target cells
- Receptor numbers can change, increasing or decreasing a cell's sensitivity to a hormone
Endocrine Glands
- Pituitary gland: Located at the base of the brain, the anterior pituitary produces six hormones; the posterior pituitary is an extension of the brain, releasing antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin (produced in the hypothalamus)
- Thyroid gland: Located in the neck, producing thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin—involved in metabolic rate and calcium regulation
- Parathyroid glands: Located on the posterior surface of the thyroid, producing parathyroid hormone, regulating blood calcium levels
- Adrenal glands: Located on top of the kidneys, comprised of the adrenal cortex and medulla, producing corticosteroids (glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids) and epinephrine and norepinephrine, respectively—involved in stress response and mineral balance
- Pancreas: Located in the abdomen, contains islets of Langerhans with alpha cells producing glucagon, and beta cells producing insulin, regulating blood glucose
- Other glands: Gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, thymus, gonads (testes and ovaries), adipose tissue each produce specific hormones with various functions
Hormone Regulation
- Hormone production is primarily controlled by negative feedback mechanisms
- Rising hormone levels inhibit further production, maintaining a narrow range in blood concentration
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