The endocrine system

Question 1

What is the endocrine system

Answer 1

It is one of two major communication systems

Question 2

What are the function of hormones

Answer 2

Chemical messengers that travel in the blood to target cells. They help regulate reproductive system, control growth and development, and help establish our circadium rhythm.

Question 3

Name the 3 major structural hormones

Answer 3

1.amines e.g. dopamine
2.peptides and proteins e.g. insulin
3.steroids e.g. cortisol

Question 4

What is hormone secretion controlled by

Answer 4

1.plasma concentration of an ion or nutrient that the hormone regulates e.g. insulin secretion
2.Neural input to the endocrine cells
3.Other hormones e.g. thyroid stimulating hormones.

Question 5

What hormones stimulate the release of pituitary hormones

Answer 5

hypothalamic hormones

Question 6

What is the role of the posterior pituitary gland

Answer 6

Secretes oxytocin and vasporessin hormones

Question 7

What is the role of the anterior pituitary gland

Answer 7

Secretes prolactin, TSH, FSH, and LH

Question 8

What is the role of thyroid hormones

Answer 8

Affect metabolism, important in the development of the nervous system

Question 9

What is the role of cortisol

Answer 9

Involved in metabolic processes, has anti inflamontary and anti immune functions and is important in developmental hormone during fetal and neonatal life

Question 10

What is the role of growth hormone

Answer 10

Major stimulus in postnatal growth