Hormonal Control Flashcards
What do endocrine glands produce?
Hormones
What does the endocrine system consist of?
Endocrine glands
Why does hormones control have a slower response than nervous control?
Because hormones travel in the blood this is slower than electrical impulses
What are hormones made from?
They are proteins
What cells do hormones only have an effect on?
Target cells
What does the pancreas produce?
Insulin and glucagon
After a meal the amount of glucose in your blood …
Rides
What does high levels of glucose cause the pancreas to release?
Insulin
What does insulin do?
It turns glucose into glycogen
If you have low levels of glucose what does the pancreas release?
Glucagon
What does glucagon do?
It turns glycogen into glucose
Maintaining a constant internal blood glucose level is called—–
Homeostasis
What is diabetes?
When a person can’t control their blood glucose level
Describe diabetes type 1
Early on set
Genetic
Insulin needs to be injected
Describe diabetes type 2
Age onset
Due to weight
Due to age
Cure-more exercise, better diet,pills
