Endocrine system part 2 Flashcards
This gland is located at the top of the kidneys
Adrenal gland
Adrenal gland secretes ______ to regulate metabolism, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Cortisol
Cortisol also regulates and controls osmotic processes that are needed in the body like ______ and ____
Water and Salt
Adrenal gland also produces _____ and _____ which triggers release during anger, stress, pain , excitement
-Epinephrine
-Noradrenaline
Pancreas also produces _______ which controls the storage of sugar in the liver and sugar breakdown in tissues
Insulin
Pancreas produces ______ that converts glycogen into glucose
Glucagon
Such gland is commonly found in the male and female reproductive system which is responsible in the sexual development of the 2 genders
Gonads
This gland contains the ISLET OF LANGERHANS
Pancreas