nervous and endocrine systems Flashcards
unit 2
pituitary gland
“master gland”
controls height
thyroid gland
regulates metabolism and energy
parathyroid glands
regulates blood calcium and potassium levels
adrenal glands
regulates salt levels and energy, arouses body
pancreas
regulates blood sugar levels
gonads
regulates physical and sexual development
central nervous system
(body’s master control unit) connects the spinal cord, brain stem, and brain
peripheral nervous system
autonomic and somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
regulates involuntary bodily processes like heart rate automatically also the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous sytems
somatic nervous system
regulates voluntary bodily movements; carries sensory information from sensory organs and relays motor information,
sympathetic nervous system
prepares the body for action and stress (flight or fight)
parasympathetic nervous system
calms the body and helps the body to preserve energy (relax)
