Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the endocrine system do?
It’s a collection of glands that produce hormones to keep the body functioning
What are the endocrine glands
Pituitary Pancreas Pineal Thyroid Adrenal Ovary/testes
What is the difference between endocrine system and nervous system?
The nervous system coordinates the body and the endocrine system produces hormones for the body functions
What is a hormone?
A chemical/s that are released into the body that travel through the bloodstream
What is a hormone produced by the pineal gland
Melatonin
What is a hormone produced by the pituitary
Growth hormone
Prolactin
TSH
What is a hormone produced by the pancreas
Insulin
Glucagon
What is a hormone produced by the thyroid
Thyroxin
Calcitonin
What is a hormone produced by the adrenal
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Aldosterone
What is a hormone produced by the ovary
Progesterone
What is a hormone produced by the testes
Testosterone
