The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the endocrine system
A
Helps maintain homeostasis in the body
-body at rest
-releases hormones with different functions
2
Q
What does the pituitary gland release
A
LH and FSH
3
Q
Pituitary gland releases FSH and LH. What’s their role in men and women ?
A
Women - stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen and progesterone
Men- stimulates the testes to produce sperm and testosterone.
4
Q
The overies
A
release of oestrogen and progesterone Which regulate menstrul cycle, shape body and help breast development.
5
Q
The testes
A
Release testosterone, which help development of boys, maintains libido and muscle strength
6
Q
Adrenal gland
A
Release adrenaline
7
Q
What does the ACTH hormone, released by the pituitary gland, do ?
A
Stimulates production of cortisol which maintains homeostasis
