Function Of Endocrine System Flashcards

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Examples of hormones + gland

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. Testes-testosterone
.ovaries-oestrogen and progesterone
.pituitary gland-ACTH master gland
.adrenal gland-adrenaline

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What causes fight or flight + side affects?

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. Sympathetic activates release of adrenaline from adrenal gland
.optimal function
.stimulates heart,contract blood,dilate air passage,sweat,pupil dilation

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How does fight or flight start and end

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Hypothalamus responds to stress, at end parasympathetic calms the body down

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