2. Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the Endocrine System
The ENDOCRINE SYSTEM is controlled by:
The BODY is controlled by CHEMICAL called HORMONES
What is a HORMONE?
A HORMONE is;
. A chemical substance
. It is PRODUCED & carried in the BLOODSTREAM
. The homes ALTERS the ACTIVITY of specific TARGET ORGANS eg makes the beat beat faster
The hormone ADRENALINE targets which ORGAN?
The hormone ADRENALINE targets the HEART to increase the HEART RATE
What happens to a hormone once it has been used?
Once a hormone has been used up it is:
DESTROYED by the LIVER
The Adrenal glands produce which hormone?
ADRENALINE is produce by the ADRENAL GLANDS
Prepares the body for ‘FIGHT or FLIGHT’
Increases breathing rate, heart rate, flow of blood to muscles, converts glycogen to glucose
What gland produces the hormone THYROXINE?
THE THYROID GLANDS (in throat) produces the hormone THYROXINE
Female OVARIES product what hormone?
OESTROGEN is produced by Females OVARIES
The male TESTES produce which male hormone?
TESTOSTERONE is produce by the male TESTES
The Pancreas produces which hormone?
INSULIN is produces by the PANCREAS
What is the ‘master gland’?
The master gland is the PITUITARY GLAND (at the base of the brain)
Hormone LH - (Luteinsing hormone) function is what?
LH hormone is RELEASE by the PITUITARY GLAND
LH controls the release of an egg
Male Hormone is:
Male Hormone is:
TESTOSTERONE
Female Hormone is:
Female hormone is:
ESTROGEN
Mother’s Alleles are:
XX
Are Mother’s Alleles
Father’s Alleles are:
XY
Father’s Alleles
