B11 - Hormonal Control Flashcards
Hormone is…
A chemical substance that helps to regulate processes in the body
The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones to regulate:
- metabolism
- growth and development
- tissue function
- sexual function
- reproduction
- sleep
Many endocrine glands are controlled by one very small but powerful endocrine gland found in the brain-…
The pituary gland
The pituary glandact as a…
Master gland
Why regulate blood sugar?
Glucose is used in respiration in cells to carry out many functions.
It is important that the correct amount of glucose is in the blood.
The pancreas is…
A small organ that constantly controls and monitors the level of glucose in your blood, using two different hormones:
Insulin
Glucagon
If your pancreas cant make insulin (can’t make enough) you have…
Type 1 Diabetes
If your body stops responding to insulin (usually in later age with obesity), you have…
Type 2 diabetes
2 symtpoms of someone suffering from diabetes
Being hungry and thirsty constantly
Constantly needing to go to the toilet
How is type 2 diabetes controlled?
Doing regular exercise
Losing weight
Eating healthier
Drugs for insulin
