B5- The Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the primary function of hormones in the body?
Hormones control things in organs and cells that need constant adjustment.
Where are hormones produced and secreted?
Hormones are produced in various glands called endocrine glands.
What is the effect duration of hormones?
Hormones tend to have relatively long-lasting effects.
What is the pituitary gland often referred to as?
The ‘master gland’.
What hormones does the pituitary gland produce?
Many hormones that regulate body conditions.
What hormone does the thyroid produce and what does it regulate?
Thyroxine; it regulates metabolism, heart rate, and temperature.
What hormone do the ovaries produce?
Oestrogen.
What role does oestrogen play in the body?
It is involved in the menstrual cycle.
What hormone is produced by the adrenal gland?
Adrenaline.
What is the function of adrenaline?
It prepares the body for a ‘fight or flight’ response.
What hormone do the testes produce?
Testosterone.
What does testosterone control in males?
Puberty and sperm production.
What hormone does the pancreas produce?
Insulin.
What is the function of insulin?
It regulates the blood glucose level.
True or False: Nerves act for a very long time.
False.
