Hormones

Cards (6)

  • Hypothalamus
    Produces Antiduretic hormone and Oxycotin
    Promotes retention of water by the kidneys
  • Pituitary
    Produces growth hormone and thyroid stimultating hormone
    Stimulates growth and stimulates the thyroid
  • Thyroid
    Produces thyroxine
    Stimulates metabolism
  • Pancreas
    Produces insulin and glucagon
    Controls blood glucose levels
  • Adrenal Gland
    Produces Adrenalin and Noradrenalin
    Can raise blood glucose levels, increase metabolism and constrict blood vessels
    Fight or flight
  • Label
    A) Thyroid
    B) Adrenal
    C) Pancreas
    D) Pituitary
    E) Ovary
    F) Testis