Endocrine System

Question 1

Describe the role of the endocrine system in responding to changes in the environment using an example

Answer 1

Role: Producing hormones, that regulate bodily functions

Example: In response to stress, the adrenal glands release adrenaline, which increases heart rate and energy levels.

Question 2

What is the Endocrine System?

Answer 2

• A messenger system
• is part of the CNS
• controls hormones in the body

Question 3

Describe how messages are transmitted throughout the body

Answer 3

Electrical Impulses that move along neurons and neurotransmitters carry these signals across synapse to other neurons or target organs

Question 4

Define Hormone

Answer 4

Chemical messenger that is released form our glands. these can have a long or short term impact.

Question 5

Define Gland

Answer 5

Organs that release and produce hormones.

Question 6

Define Feedback

Answer 6

A mechanism by which a system self-regulates. for example like when insulin lowers blood sugar after eating.

Question 7

Define Homeostasis + discuss examples of how both the nervous and endocrine systems maintain homeostasis.

Answer 7

Homeostasis: Maintaining a stable internal environment.