Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Endocrine Glands
A
Cells that secrete hormones
2
Q
Steroid Hormones
A
synthesized from cholesterol and are lipid soluble
Increase or decrease the production of proteins
3
Q
Hormones
A
Maintain homeostasis
4
Q
Pancreas
A
Releases insulin
5
Q
Gonadal Hormones
A
Serve reproductive functions
6
Q
Fast Response of ANS
A
Adrenal gland release epinephrine for a sudden burst of energy
7
Q
Slow response of ANS
A
steroid cortisol released–> turns off bodily systems not immediately required
8
Q
What regulates cortisol?
A
Hippocampus
