Hormonal coordination A Flashcards
1
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What is the endocrine system?
A
Composed of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
2
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What is the pituitary gland?
A
Located in the brain, (master gland) , Secretes several hormones into the blood.
3
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What is Blood glucose levels monitered and controlled by?
A
Pancreas
4
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What hormones are used to control blood glucose levels?
A
- Insulin
- Gucagon
5
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What does inulin released do?
A
- Glucose moves from the blood into cells
- Excess glucose is converted into Glycogen
6
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What does Glucagon released do?
A
- Glycogen is converted into glucose and released back into the blood.
- Amino acids are broken down
7
Q
How is Water levels Controlled?
A
- Leaves the body through the lungs
- Through Excretion
8
Q
How is Ion levels controlles?
A
- Some lost in sweat
- Lost in excretion
9
Q
How is Urea levels controlled?
A
- lost in skin by sweat
- Lost by excretion
10
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What are the parts of the Endocrine system?
A
- Thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland
- Pancreas
- Adrenal gland
- Testis
- Ovary
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