Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To provide a chemical system of communication within the blood stream
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers circulated in the blood that control cells/organs and influence behaviour
What is a gland?
An organ that secretes/releases hormones
What hormone does the pineal gland secrete?
Melatonin
What is the role of melatonin?
Regulating the sleep-wake cycle by making the person feel tired
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
secrete many different hormones and control the functions of other glands
What hormone does the adrenal gland release?
Adrenaline
What physiological changes does adrenaline cause?
Increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning
What hormones do the ovaries release?
LH, FSH, oestrogen, and progesterone
What is the function of oestrogen and progesterone?
To regulate the female menstrual cycle and female characteristics
What hormones do the testes release?
LH, FSH, and testosterone
What is the role of testosterone?
To create male characteristics and stimulate the production of sperm
Fill in the blank: The hormone involved in the fight or flight response is _______.
Adrenaline
True or False: The pineal gland is responsible for hormone secretion related to stress response.
False
List the hormones secreted by the ovaries.
- LH
- FSH
- Oestrogen
- Progesterone
List the hormones secreted by the testes.
- LH
- FSH
- Testosterone
