endocrine system Flashcards
what is the endocrine system
a system that sends chemical messages to the hormones to release internal glands
pituitary gland
involved in menstrual cycle and produces fsh and fh
thyroid gland
produces thyroid and controls metabolism
adrenal gland
produces adrenaline and is involved in the fight or flight reaction
prostate/testes
produces testosterone main reproductive hormone in male system
pancreas
produces insulin
overies
produces oetragen
diabetes type 1
pancreas does not produce enough insulin
diabetes type 2
body becomes resistant to insulin
what does insulin do
turn glucose into glycogen
glycogen
storage material
how to treat type 1 diabetes
insulin injections
how to treat type 2 diabetes
healthy diet, exercise
were do glands send hormones to
blood stream
why is glucose needed
release energy by respiration
