Endocrine System/Hormones Flashcards
What are hormones?
Hormones are chemicals secreted by glands.
How are hormones transported around the body?
Hormones are transported around the body in the blood.
Adrenaline is released by which gland?
Adrenaline is released by the adrenal gland.
Which hormone is released in response to high blood glucose levels?
Insulin is released in response to high blood glucose levels.
Which conversion happens when insulin lowers blood glucose?
Insulin converts glucose into glycogen, in order to lower blood glucose levels.
Which of these is a treatment for type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes can be controlled by insulin injections.
Which of these is the target organ for insulin and glucagon?
The liver is the target organ for insulin and glucagon.
Which type of feedback is important for homeostasis?
Negative feedback is important for homeostasis. It is a response carried out when conditions change from the ideal or set point. It returns conditions to this set point.
Adrenaline has what effect on the heart rate?
Adrenaline increases the heart rate. It also increases blood pressure, blood flow to muscles and the conversion of glycogen to glucose.
If thyroxine levels are low, which hormone is released from the pituitary gland?
If thyroxine levels are low, TSH is released from the pituitary gland. TSH will stimulate the thyroid to release thyroxine.
