Endocrine System Flashcards

Front

which gland secretes T3 and T4?

Back

Thyroid gland

Front

Which hormone is abbreviated as PTH?

Back

Parathyroid hormone

Front

T3 and T4 mainly regulate ______.

Back

Metabolism

Front

PTH increases or decreases blood calcium?

Back

Increases blood calcium

Front

Low PTH causes calcium levels to be…

Back

Low (hypocalcaemia)

Front

High T3/T4 causes which condition?

Back

Hyperthyroidism

Front

Low T3/T4 causes which condition?

Back

Hypothyroidism

Front

Which hormone opposes the action of PTH?

Back

Calcitonin

Front

Which gland secretes calcitonin?

Back

Thyroid gland

Front

What happens to bones when PTH is high?

Back

Calcium is released from bones into blood