Endocrine System Flashcards
Hormone that decreases blood sugar
Insulin
Cells in the pancreas that release insulin
Beta Cells
Where is the pineal gland, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus located
Brain
What gland is in your chest
Thymus gland
Adrenal Glands Location
Pancreas
Main gland in endocrine system
Pituitary
Increases blood sugar
Glucagon
Pituitary
Main gland in endocrine system
Cells that have a reaction to a specific hormone
Target cells
Structure that releases hormones
Gland
Insulin
Hormone that decreases blood sugar
What glands are in the pancreas
Adrenal Glands
Target cells
Cells that have a reaction to a specific hormone
Cells in the pancreas that release glucagon
Alpha Cells
What gland is in the throat
Thyroid gland
Where is the thymus gland
Chest
Glucagon
Increases blood sugar
Beta Cells
Cells in the pancreas that release insulin
Alpha cells
Cells in the pancreas that release glucagon
Pancreas function
Regulate blood sugar using hormones
What glands are in the brain
Pineal gland, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus
Where is the thyroid gland
Throat
Gland
Structure that releases hormones
