ANATOMY 102

CHAPTER 13: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM  What is a hormone and how does it act? o A hormone is an organic compound released into the extracellular spaces around endocrine cells and then diffuse into the bloodstream for distribution around the body.  Understand the role of negative feedback in control of hormone secretions. o Negative feedback is the main method of control of hormone secretion. It is a control mechanism in which a rising level of hormones leas to a decrease in hormone secretio...

1. Anterior Pituitary Gland (2 points) a. Describe location of the gland. Lies at the front portion of the base of the brain, in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. b. List the 6 hormones secreted by the gland. Growth Hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone. c. Identify the target organs of each hormone. Growth Hormone- bone, muscle, adipose tissue Prolactin- mammary gland Thyroid Stimulating H...