Endocrine system CH 10

Question 1

Endocrine System

Answer 1

System of glands and associated organs that contain cells that produce hormones

Question 2

Hormone translation in Greek

Answer 2

“excite”

Question 3

Hormones are..

Answer 3

Molecules that regulate function of other cells or organ systems

Question 4

Main function of the endocrine system is to

Answer 4

1. regulate body development

2. interact with nervous system to regulate and coordinate body systems to promote homeostesis

Question 5

PANCREASE produces :

Answer 5

Glucagon and Insulin

Question 6

Glucagon

Answer 6

Increases blood glucose level

Question 7

Insulin

Answer 7

Decreases blood glucose level

Question 8

Lipid soluble hormones

Answer 8

Move easily through cell membranes to bind with receptors in the cell (cytoplasm or nucleus) . The Complex attaches to DNA and activates certain genes which produce protiens

Question 9

Water soluble hormones

Answer 9

Can not pass through membranes . They bind with receptors on the cell surface which activate a second molecule in the cytoplasm which influence existing enzymes in the cell

Question 10

Synergistic

Answer 10

when biological structures interact and makes response in the body greater
Ex.) Epinephrine and glucagon

Question 11

Antagonistic

Answer 11

Working against each other

EX. pancreases secretes both glucagon and insulin

Question 12

Neurosecretory cells

Answer 12

Specialized neurons that transmit and generate nerve impulse AND secrete hormones
**basically they function as neurons and endocrine cells