Study Guide

ANS 215

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

Endocrine System

1. Be able to define the endocrine system and hormones
2. Know the modes of transmission of hormones
3. Know the basic structures of amines, steroids, peptides and prostaglandins
4. Know the basic anatomy of the pituitary gland including the cell types in the anterior pituitary and the nuclei in the hypothalamus that supply the posterior pituitary
5. Know the functions of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary
6. Be able to identify the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes, parathyroid and pancreas.
7. Know the anatomy of the adrenal gland and which hormones are produced in the medulla and cortex.