Endocrine System Flashcards
A group of cells that secretes hormones
Gland
The body system that consists of glands that produce hormones
Endocrine system
A chemical messenger released into the bloodstream
Hormone
The endocrine gland that produces hormones which control growth and other glands
Pituitary gland
The endocrine gland that produces thyroxin
Thyroid gland
A hormone that controls metabolism and calcium balance in the body
Thyroxin
The rate at which food is converted into energy in the body cells
Metabolism
Endocrine glands that secrete hormones which control the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body
Parathyroid glands
The gland that produces both digestive enzymes and insulin
Pancreas
Hormone that regulates blood sugar level
Insulin
Disease in which the body produces little or no insulin
Diabetes mellitus
Endocrine glands that secrete several hormones including adrenaline
Adrenal glands
Female reproductive glands that produce ova and estrogen
Ovaries
Prepares the body to react during times of stress danger or in emergency
Adrenaline
Egg cells, female reproductive cells
Ova
Hormone produced by ovaries that stimulate development of female secondary sex characteristics and affects menstrual cycle
Estrogen
Male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone (2)
Testes
A hormone that produces the male secondary sex characteristics
Testosterone
