AHN 447: Module 6: Endocrine, Palliative Care || with Complete Solutions.

what is the purpose of the endocrine system? correct answers secrete hormones pituitary gland correct answers Base of brain TSH, growth hormones, Vasopressin (ADH), ACTH, gonadotropins (LH/FSH) vasopressin is secreted where? correct answers posterior pituitary gland Adrenal gland correct answers Kidneys Cortisol, aldosterone thyroid gland correct answers neck T3, T4, TSH, calcitonin parathyroid correct answers back side of thyroid PTH hypothalamus correct answers 3rd ventricle of brain growth releasing hormones negative feedback correct answers Result of certain actions that inhibit performance of that action; when hormones are released, they are stopping something from occurring SIMPLE increased BG --> insulin secreted --> triggers cells to re-uptake the glucose --> decreased BG COMPLEX decreased cortisol --> increased production of CRH from hypothalamus --> increased ATCH from anterior pituitary --> increased cortisol in adrenal gland --> increased cortisol --> decreased CRH from hypothalamus ACTH correct answers stimulates adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone and cortisol Vasopressin (ADH) correct answers limits diuresis and prevents water excretion aldosterone correct answers maintain intravascular volume hold onto Na+ and H2O; excrete K+ cortisol correct answers CHO, fat, protein metabolism, stress, immune function Main glucocorticoid thyroid correct answers T3 and T4 increase metabolism Calcitonin decreases Ca+/P+