B16 Homeostasis Flashcards
What does the term homeostasis mean?
Regu;ation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions
Name three factors that are contolled by the endocrine system
Blood glucose concentration
Body temperature
Water levels
Name the type of organ found in the endocrine system
Glands
Name the chemical released from endocrine glands
Hormones
What is the role of a coordinator?
Recieve and process information from receptors
What is the role of a coordinator?
Recieve and process information from receptors
Why is it important that homeostasis works?
Maintains optimum conditions for enzymes and all cell functions
What is the role of an effector?
Muscles or glands that bring about responses which restore optimium conditions
How do hormones travel through the body?
Bloodstream
Name the endocrine gland labelled A
Pituitary gland
Name the endocrine gland labelled B
Thyroid gland
Name the endocrine gland labelled C
Adrenal gland
Name the endocrine gland labelled D
Pancreas
Name the endocrine gland labelled E
Ovaries
Name the endocrine gland labelled F
Testes