organisation and function of the endocrine system. Flashcards
what is the hormone for the pituitary gland
ADH (anti direct hormone)
what is the hormone for the thyroid gland
thyroxine
what is the hormone for pancreas
insulin & glucagon
what is the hormone for the adrenal gland
adrenalin
what does the endocrine system consist of & and what is the other name for them.
it’s gland that produces hormones which are also are called chemical messengers
what are the hormones carried by and what do they do
they are carried by the blood from the gland that secrete them to their target organ.
how to hormones only work for specific parts of the body
the hormones bind to special receptors making them only work for certain hormone.
where is the adrenal gland located on your body
on top of each kidney
what is the action of adrenalin
prepares your body for fight or flight, increases heart rate and breathing
where is the pancreas located on your body
below liver
what is the action of the insulin and glucagon
insulin : promotes uptake of glucose by cells - lowers blood sugar levels.
glucagon : converts stored carbohydrates (glycogen) in the muscles and liver into glucagon - raises blood sugar levels.
where is the thyroid gland located in your body
in the base of your neck
what is the action of thyroxine
regulates cell metabolism
where is the pituitary gland located
below your brain
what is the action of somatotropin
growth hormone - promotes bone growth
