Human Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the endocrine system?
A
Comprises glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
2
Q
What’s the difference between hormones and nerves?
A
Hormones are slow and long, nerves are fast and short.
3
Q
What do pituitary glands secrete?
A
FHS and LH.
4
Q
What do thyroid glands secrete?
A
Thyroxine.
5
Q
What does the pancreas secrete?
A
Insulin.
6
Q
What does adrenal secrete?
A
Adrenaline.
7
Q
What do testis secrete?
A
Testosterone.
8
Q
What do ovaries secrete?
A
Oestrogen.
