THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
the endocrine system works with…
A
the CNS
2
Q
the endocrine system is ___ but _______
A
slow but powerful
3
Q
what is a gland?
A
an organ that produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body
4
Q
what is a hormone?
A
body chemical messengers, work slowly overtime on growth and development and metabolism
5
Q
name three endocrine glands?
A
thyroid gland
adrenal gland
testes and ovaries
6
Q
what hormone does the thyroid gland release?
A
thyroxine
7
Q
what does thyroxine do?
A
regulates metabolic rate and protein synthesis
8
Q
what hormone does the adrenal gland release?
A
adrenaline
9
Q
what does adrenaline do?
A
fight or flight response, increases heart rate, blood pressure, release of glucose and fats
10
Q
what hormone does the testes/ovaries release?
A
testosterone/oestrogen
