Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What is an endocrine system ?
A
Systems of glands
Secretes hormones to regulate bodily functions
2
Q
What is testosterone?
A
Responsible for male sex traits
3
Q
What is estrogen ?
A
Influences fat deposition on hips, buttocks, and thighs
Responsible for female sex traits
4
Q
What is growth hormone ?
A
Anabolic hormone
Responsible for bodily growth up until puberty
5
Q
What is anabolic hormone?
A
Tissue building
6
Q
What is an insulin ?
A
Regulates energy and glucose metabolism in the body
