Endocrine System & Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Endocrine System
Definition
A
Endocrine System = is a collection of ductess glands that secrete special protiens called hormones
2
Q
Name all the Hormonal Glands
top to bottom
A
- Pineal gland (brain)
- Hypothalamus (brain)
- Pituitary gland (brain)
- Thyroid gland (throat)
- Thymus (chest)
- Pancreas (above kidneys in the stomach)
- Adrenal glands (on top of kidney)
- Kidneys (stomach)
- Testies (male), Ovaries (female)
3
Q
What do the glands do?
function
A
The glands release the hormones into the blood-stream to travel to the target cells or organs.
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