5E Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
Pituitary Gland
A
secretes growth hormone, targets bone and muscle cells, promotes protein synthesis and growth.
2
Q
Thyroid Glands
A
secretes thyroxine, regulates the rate of cellular metabolism.
3
Q
Adrenal Glands
A
secretes adrenaline, increases heart rate and blood pressure, respiratory rate and muscle contractions.
4
Q
Pancreas
A
Secretes insulin, regulates blood glucose levels.
5
Q
Ovaries
A
Secretes estrogen
6
Q
Testes
A
Secretes testosterone
7
Q
Hydrophilic hormones
A
receptor on the plasma membrane
8
Q
Hydrophobic hormones
A
receptor is inside the cell
9
Q
Hormones do what
A
Bind to specific receptors on target cells
10
Q
Endocrine system defines as
A
a collection of glands that produce hormones which are secreted into the bloodstream to be transported.
