L 1a - overview of endo system Flashcards
1
Q
what is a hormone
A
-substance secreted into the blood
2
Q
what conc hormones are present
A
minute or small conc
3
Q
function of hormone
A
-bind to specific receptors in target cells to get a response
4
Q
why is endocrine system needed
A
-to regulate levels of the physio processes or actions
5
Q
endocrine organs meaning
A
any gland that release a hormone directly into the blood
6
Q
eg of major endo glnads
A
hypothalamus
- pituatary gland
- thyroid
- adrenals
- pancreas
7
Q
eg of endo organs
A
liver- -heart -intestines skin liver kidney
8
Q
physio processes that hormones have an effect on
A
cell growth metabolism immune CNS CVRS
9
Q
actions of thyroid
A
BMR - basal metabolic rate
growht
10
Q
cortisol action
A
glucose regn, inflamm
11
Q
catacholamines actions
A
BP, stress
12
Q
action of oestradoil
A
period, fem
