endocrine systems (ch. 13) Flashcards
what is homeostasis
state of balance among all the body systems needed to survive and function correctly
what is an example of homeostasis
endocrine gland vs. exocrine gland
endocrine system
endocrine gland
how does the endocrine system and the nervous system maintain homeostasis in the body
how were the existence of hormones proved
what are the major endocrie glands in the body
- ovary
- testes
- hypothalamus
- pineal gland
- pituitary gland (anterior and posterior)
- pancreas
- adrenal gland
- thyroid gland
- parathyroid gland
how are targeted cells affected by hormones
lipid soluble hormones
water soluble hormones
how do negative feedback loops control hormone levels in the body
what is a tropic hormone
what are the tropic hormones
hormones of the posterior pituitary gland
hormones of the anterior pituitary gland
what is the relationship of the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland