Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
Hormone that decreases blood sugar
A
Insulin
2
Q
Cells in the pancreas that release insulin
A
Beta Cells
3
Q
Where is the pineal gland, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus located
A
Brain
4
Q
What gland is in your chest
A
Thymus gland
5
Q
Adrenal Glands Location
A
Pancreas
6
Q
Main gland in endocrine system
A
Pituitary
7
Q
Increases blood sugar
A
Glucagon
8
Q
Pituitary
A
Main gland in endocrine system
9
Q
Cells that have a reaction to a specific hormone
A
Target cells
10
Q
Structure that releases hormones
A
Gland
11
Q
Insulin
A
Hormone that decreases blood sugar
12
Q
What glands are in the pancreas
A
Adrenal Glands
13
Q
Target cells
A
Cells that have a reaction to a specific hormone
14
Q
Cells in the pancreas that release glucagon
A
Alpha Cells
15
Q
What gland is in the throat
A
Thyroid gland
