C02, P04 - K - Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four primary endocrine glands?
A
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
2
Q
Which gland is considered the “master” gland?
A
Pituitary gland because it controls the functions of the other glands.
3
Q
Control of blood glucose is regulated by the…
A
Pancreas.
4
Q
The pancreas produces two specific hormones.
A
- Insulin
2. Glucagon
5
Q
Insulin increases…
A
Blood glucose uptake by muscle and liver cells.
6
Q
Glucagon causes the liver to…
A
Release its glycogen stores as glucose into the blood stream.
7
Q
During exercise insulin levels…
A
Decrease but glucagon secretion by the pancreas will increase.
