Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones?
A
Chemical messengers sent in the blood
2
Q
What are hormones produced by?
A
endocrine glands
3
Q
What is the Pituitary gland?
A
produces hormones that regulate body conditions
4
Q
What is the thyroid?
A
produces thyroxine which regulates:
metabolism
heart rate
temperature
5
Q
What is the adrenal glands?
A
produces adrenaline
6
Q
what is the pancreas?
A
produces insulin which regulates blood glucose level
7
Q
What are the ovaries?
A
produces oestrogen which is involved in the menstrual cycle
8
Q
What are the testes?
A
Produces testosterone which controls puberty and sperm production
9
Q
Characteristics of nerves?
A
very fast action
act for a very short time
act on a precise are
10
Q
characteristics of hormones?
A
slower action
Long time
act more in general way
