endocrine system

Question 1

what is negative feed back

Answer 1

negative feed back is the opposite response, if too much blood sugar is produced for maple, negative feed back will decrease the blood sugar . HELPS MAINTAIN HOMEOSTASIS

Question 2

describe the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland

Answer 2

the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are both located in the diencephalon

• hypothalamus moderates homeostasis and controls the pituitary gland (like CEO)
• pituitary gland is under control of hypothalamus and produces lots of hormones, the post pituitary gland produces antidiuretic hormone (conserves water) and oxytocin ( uterine muscle contractions)

Question 3

what does the thyroid do, what hormones does it produce

Answer 3

the thyroid controls the bodies metabolic rate
produces T3 and T4 and calcitonin
(parathyroid produces PTH Increases calcium in blood)

Question 4

what 2 hormones does the pancreas produce and what do they do

Answer 4

produces insulin and glucagon

INSULIN
- causes liver to absorb glucose and stop releasing it

GLUCAGON

• causes liver to break down glycogen and release glucose -
• produced when glucose is gone

Question 5

what hormones does the adrenal gland release and what do they do

Answer 5

• epinephrine/nonepinephrin- makes/ stops making adrenaline
• aldosterone- aids in conservation of sodium, secretion of potassium, water retention, and stabilized blood pressure
• cortisol( adrenal cortex) - controls blood sugar levels, regulated metabolism and reduces inflammation

Question 6

what is antidiuretic hormone and what does it do

Answer 6

an antidiuretic hormone a pituitary hormone that acs to promote the retention of water by the kidneys and increase blood pressure(WATER RETENTION)