Science Test 2 (Formative topic) - Endocrine system Flashcards
What is type 2 diabetes?
The body doesn’t respond to insulin, permanent
What is the endocrine system?
Commucation system that uses chemical messages called hormones
What type of signal is the endocrine system?
Chemical signals
What is gestational diabetes?
Occurs during pregnancy.
What is type 1 diabetes?
The body doesn’t produce insulin or produces very low amounts, permanent
What is the speed of response in the endocrine system?
Slow
What are the major organs in the endocrine system?
Glands
What is the definiton for Homeostatis?
The process of keeping the body in a constant internal environment
What is a negative feedback loop?
A negative feedback loop aims to reverse the stimulus.
What is a positive feedback loop?
A positive feedback loop increases the strength of the stimulus, this does not maintain homeostatis
What does SRMERF stand for?
Stimulus, receptor, modulator, effector, response, feedback
What is the pathway in the endocrine system?
Hormones are released into the blood stream
What type of response does the endocrine system have?
It is always involuntary
What is diabetes?
A condition that effects how your body uses glucose.
