Chapter 11

Question 1

Endocrine system

Answer 1

The system of glands that secrete hormones.

Question 2

Hormone

Answer 2

Chemical secreted by a gland travels in the blood. Slower and longer lasting.

Question 3

Pituitary gland

Answer 3

Secretes several hormones.

Growth hormone.

Question 4

Testes - testosterone

Answer 4

Male hormone.

Stimulates sperm production.

Question 5

Adrenal gland - adrenaline

Answer 5

Hormone produced by the adrenal gland.
Times of fear/stress.
Increases heart rate and boosts the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles.

Question 6

Thyroid gland - thyroxin

Answer 6

Hormone produces by thyroid gland.
Stimulates the metabolic rate.
Growth and development.

Question 7

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL -

PANCREAS

Answer 7

Monitors and controls blood glucose concentration.

Question 8

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL -

INSULIN

Answer 8

Hormone produced when blood glucose concentration is too high.
Glucose moves from the blood into the cells.
Liver and muscle cells excess glucose is converted to GLYCOGEN.

Question 9

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL -

GLUCAGON

Answer 9

Hormone produced when blood glucose concentration is too low.
Glycogen is converted into glucose and released into the blood.

Question 10

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL -

GLYCOGEN

Answer 10

Storage molecule made from glucose molecules bonded together.
Liver and muscle.

Question 11

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL -

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Answer 11

Pancreas fails to produce enough insulin.

Insulin injections.

Question 12

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL -

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Answer 12

No longer respond to the insulin produced by the pancreas.
Carbohydrate controlled diet and exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor.