Control Of Blood Cloucoes Flashcards
1
Q
Which endocrine organ is found in the brai
A
The panitaray gland
2
Q
Which hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle
A
luteinizing hormone
3
Q
Which endocrine organ secretes testosterone?
A
the testes
4
Q
How do hormones travel around the body
A
pass them straight into the bloodstream
5
Q
Are hormones fast or slow acting
A
relatively rapid
6
Q
What monomer can carbohydrates be broken down
into in digestion?
A
glucose
7
Q
What enzyme breaks down starch
A
Amylases
8
Q
What is glucose used for?
A
primary source of energy
9
Q
Which endocrine gland secretes insulin
A
the pancreas
10
Q
What is diabetes?
A
the level of sugar in the blood to become too high
