Endocrin System Flashcards
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To regulate and maintain various bodily functions through the release of hormones.
True or False: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target cells.
True
Which gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system?
Pituitary gland
What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?
Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
What is the primary function of insulin?
To regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
Which hormone is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
What is the role of the adrenal glands in the endocrine system?
To produce hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline in response to stress.
What is the function of the hormone oxytocin?
To stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth and promote bonding.
What is the name of the gland responsible for melatonin production?
Pineal gland
True or False: The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
True
What hormone does the pancreas produce to regulate blood sugar levels?
Insulin and glucagon
What is the primary function of the parathyroid glands?
To regulate calcium levels in the blood.
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin
What is the primary function of the thymus gland?
To produce T-lymphocytes for the immune system.
Which hormone is known as the ‘stress hormone’?
Cortisol
