The endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major endocrine glands?
A
Pituitary, Hypothalamus, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Gonads, Pancreas
2
Q
Which endocrine gland connects the central nervous system with the endocrine system?
A
The Hypothalamus
3
Q
What does the thyroid gland produce?
A
Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3)
4
Q
What 2 hormones control the level of glucose in the blood?
A
Insulin and Glucagon
5
Q
What is the main hormone produced by the testes?
A
Testosterone
6
Q
What is the main hormone produced by the ovaries?
A
Estrogen
7
Q
What does Estrogen do?
A
Estrogens are responsible for the physical and behavioral changes that prepare the female for breeding and pregnancy and signal the male that the time for breeding is approaching.
