Function Of Endocrine System

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Messages can be passed trough the brain by neurotransmitters
But can also be passed trough the body trough hormones via endocrine system

Question 2

Function of endocrine system

Answer 2

-provides chemical system communication within blood stream to regulate activity of cells and organs in body

-slower than NS but effects are widespread and powerful

-chemical messengers are hormones which are circulated in blood nd control cells and organs nd influence behaviour

Question 3

ROLE OF GLANDS

Answer 3

-many different glands in human body
-glands is an organ
-Releases hormones that regulate functions in body

Question 4

PINEAL GLAND

Answer 4

-releases hormone MELATONIN
-involved in regulating sleep-wake cycle
-making person feel tired nd therefore ready to sleep

Question 5

ADRENAL GLAND

Answer 5

-releases adrenaline
-causes psychological changes involved in fight or flight response
-such as inc blood flow to transport oxygen to brain for rapid response planning