Endocrine Function

Question 1

What are the two main functions of the Endocrine System?

Answer 1

Homeostasis and the Stability regulation

Question 2

How does the Endocrine system maintain Homeostasis?

Answer 2

by maintaining a Functional Stability through a positive and negative feedback system

Question 3

How does the Endocrine system regulate stability?

Answer 3

Nervous system- Rapid response
Endocrine system- Slower response

Question 4

Where do endocrine glands secrete their hormones

Answer 4

Directly into the blood (no ducts)

Question 5

What do Endocrine Glands target?

Answer 5

Organs and Tissues

Question 6

How do target organs and tissues receive hormone molecules?

Answer 6

Special receptors (lock and key)

Question 7

What are the 8 major endocrine glands

Answer 7

Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal, Ovaries, Testes

Question 8

What type of hormone works on the same cell that secreted it?

Answer 8

Autocrine

Question 9

What type of hormone works on cells that are adjacent or nearby the cell that secreted it?

Answer 9

Paracrine

Question 10

What type of hormone goes into the bloodstream after being secreted by the cell?

Answer 10

Endocrine

Question 11

What are 6 examples of other tissues in the body besides the major endocrine glands that secrete hormones?

Answer 11

1. Kidney
2. Stomach
3. Small Intestine
4. Placenta
5. Thymus
6. Pineal Body