a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas responsible for regulating the metabolism of glucose
  • cortisol
  • glucagon
  • aldosterone
  • insulin
secreted by parathyroid glands and controls calcium and phosphate metabolism
  • estrogen
  • aldosterone
  • parahormone
  • cortisol
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
  • oxytocin
  • growth hormone
  • aldosterone
  • antidiuretic hormone
located partially behind the stomach in the abdomen, and it functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland. It produces digestive enzymes as well as insulin and glucagon
  • pancreas
  • thyroid gland
  • adrenal gland
  • hypothalamus
A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It induces contractions of the uterine muscles during labor.
  • oxytocin
  • growth hormone
  • prolactin
  • progesterone
secreted in increasing amounts during puberty, by the anterior pituitary gland, to stimulate development of reproductive cell follicles
  • luteinizing hormone
  • estrogen
  • adrenocorticotropic hormone
  • follicle stimulating hormone
A small mass of tissue near the center of the brain; it secretes the hormone melatonin.
  • pineal gland
  • pituitary gland
  • thyroid gland
  • hypothalamus
chemical "messengers" of the endocrine system that are released into the blood
  • hormones
  • glucagon
  • insulin
  • prostaglandins
local hormones that do not enter the bloodstream
  • oxytocin
  • progesterone
  • prolactin
  • prostaglandins
The male sex hormone produced by the testes which promotes the maturation of the reproductive system accessory structures, and development of the male secondary sex characteristics.
  • cortisol
  • testosterone
  • aldosterone
  • growth hormone
gland found in neck that regulates rate of metabolism; produces thyroxine
  • pancreas
  • adrenal gland
  • pituitary gland
  • thyroid gland
a response that opposes the original stimulus
  • positive feedback
  • negative feedback
  • diabetes
  • hyposecretion
Peptide hormone released by anterior pituitary which promotes lactation.
  • Prolactin
  • Growth Hormone
  • Progesterone
  • Oxytocin
one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
  • pituitary gland
  • pancreas
  • adrenal gland
  • thyroid gland
Hormone secreted by the pineal gland, used to regulate sleep patterns.
  • melatonin
  • calcitonin
  • oxytocin
  • insulin
a condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily; may be caused by hypersecretion of parahormone
  • acromegaly
  • diabetes
  • osteoporosis
  • tetany
secreted from the adrenal cortex, aids the body during stress by regulating glucose, carbohydrates, and fat levels
  • glucagon
  • aldosterone
  • cortisol
  • insulin
excessive hormone production by an endocrine gland
  • hypersecretion
  • cushing syndrome
  • acromegaly
  • negative feedback
a collection of glands and groups of cells thats secrete hormones that regulate growth,development, and homeostsis
  • endocrine system
  • hormones
  • pituitary gland
  • hypothalamus
mechanism of hormone action used by steroid hormones which bring their message directly into the cell
  • one messenger model
  • luteinizing hormone
  • antidiuretic hormone
  • hormones
a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland, regulates mineral balance in blood and controls fluid volumes
  • aldosterone
  • cortisol
  • insulin
  • antidiuretic hormone
A peptide hormone released from the anterior pituitary, it stimulates the production and secretion of steroid hormones by the adrenal cortex.
  • luteinizing hormone
  • growth hormone
  • prolactin
  • adrenocorticotropic hormone
hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth of bones
  • prolactin
  • cortisol
  • insulin
  • growth hormone
outer part of kidney which produces corticosteroids; helps body deal with longtern stress
  • pineal gland
  • hypothalamus
  • cortex
  • medulla
class of hormones that can pass through the cell membrane; can be stored in the body
  • insulin
  • hypothalamus
  • glucagon
  • steroid hormone
deficient hormone production by an endocrine gland
  • negative feedback
  • prostaglandins
  • hyposecretion
  • testosterone
Produced by the thyroid gland and decreases the blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium deposit in the bones. The antagonist of the parathyroid hormone.
  • growth hormone
  • aldosterone
  • calcitonin
  • insulin
Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's defence against infection by making antibodies
  • Thymus gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Pineal gland
  • Pancreas
the master gland of the endocrine system
  • pineal gland
  • hypothalamus
  • pituitary gland
  • thyroid gland
Process that amplifies a small change (Reinforce change)
  • diabetes
  • negative feedback
  • oxytocin
  • positive feedback
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