scibnmbhu Flashcards
responsible for regulating body functions through the release of hormones
Endorine system
chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target specific organs
Hormones
Endocrine works together with the nervous system to maintain (balance in the body.
Homestatis
releases substances through ducts either onto he skin or onto organs
Exocrine
the _________ acts as a bridge between systems
pituitary gland
detects and sends signals to the endocrine to release hormones
the nervouse system
growth hormone/oxytocin
-controls all gland
- regulates growth
controls metabolism
thyroxine
fight or flight hormone,
stress response
andrenaline
regulates blood sugar
insilun+glucagon
regulates reproduction
estorogen testosrone
Regulates sleep cycle
melatonin
insulin
lowers blood sugar levels
glucagon
raises blood sugar levels
Endocrine takes orders from ________ to release nesseary hormones
NS
hormones travel through the bloodstream in search of
specific target organs
_______ have special receptors that match a specific hormone
target cells
