The Human Endocrine System and Homeostasis (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Role of hypothalamus & pituitary gland
Role of hypothalamus & pituitary gland
Control centre of body's hormone system
What does hypothalamus link?
What does hypothalamus link?
Nervous system and endocrine system
Why is pituitary the 'master gland'?
Why is pituitary the 'master gland'?
Controls other endocrine glands with its hormones
What does ADH stand for?
What does ADH stand for?
Antidiuretic hormone (also called vasopressin)
Function of ADH
Function of ADH
Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb more water
TSH target organ & function
TSH target organ & function
Thyroid gland; stimulates thyroxin production
FSH function in males
FSH function in males
Stimulates sperm production (spermatogenesis)
LH function in females
LH function in females
Stimulates ovulation and egg maturation
Prolactin function
Prolactin function
Stimulates milk production and secretion
GH target tissues
GH target tissues
Bone and muscle cells