Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
Is keeping a constant internal environment
2
Q
Hormone
A
A chemical priduced by a goand that travels in blood plasma to a target organ
3
Q
What does insulin do?
A
It controls blood sugar levels
4
Q
What gland produces insulin
A
Pancreas
5
Q
What happens when blood sugar levels are too high
A
Glucose is converted into glycogen by insulin
6
Q
What happens when blood sugar levels are too low
A
Glycogen is converted into glucose using glucagon
7
Q
What does sweating do
A
Sweat is secreted by the sweat glands. The water from sweat at the surface of the skin evaporates removing heat drom the skin and cooling jt down
8
Q
Target organ that releases glucose
A
Liver
