| Glands | Major Endocrine Glands | Hormones | Suffixes, Prefixes, and Terminology | Suffixes, Prefixes, and terminology part 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
What secretes their hormones directly into the bloodstream?
endocrine glands
|
What is located in the lower abdomen of female; responsible for egg production and estrogen and progesterone secretion?
ovaries
|
What is secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure?
adrenaline (epinephrine)
|
andr/o
male
|
lact/o
milk
|
|
What sends chemical substances (tears, sweat, milk, saliva) via ducts to the outside of the body?
exocrine glands
|
What is located behind the stomach?
pancreas
|
What is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates adrenal cortex?
aldosterone
|
cortic/o
cortex, outer region
|
myx/o
mucus
|
|
What are the thyroid glands major hormones?
T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin
|
What is located at the base of brain in the sella turcica?
pituitary gland
|
What is a male hormone secreted by the testes and adrenal cortex (to a lesser extent)
androgen
|
crin/o
secrete
|
-agon
assemble, gather together
|
|
What is the parathyroid gland?
Parathyroid glands are four small oval bodies located on the dorsal aspect of the thyroid gland
|
What has two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male; responsible for sperm production and testosterone secreation?
testes
|
What is secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases blood sugar?
cortisol
|
dips/o
thirst
|
-tropin
stimulating the function of
|
|
Where are the adrenal glands located?
on top of each kidney
|
What is located in the neck on either side of the trachea?
thyroid gland
|
What is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of uterus during labor and childbirth?
oxytocin (OT)
|
estr/o
female
|
oxy-
rapid, sharp, acid
|
Support Us on Ko-fi