the endocrine system

Question 1

what works alongside the pituitary gland

Answer 1

hypothalamus

Question 2

what is the endocrine system

Answer 2

network of glands that secrete hormones into the blood stream to the target cell

Question 3

what gland stimulates and controls the release of other hormones

Answer 3

the pituitary gland

Question 4

name 4 glands and their hormones

Answer 4

pineal gland-melatonin-bio rythms
thyroid-thyroxine-metabolism
adrenal medulla- adrenaline/noradrenaline- fight or flight
ovaries- oestrogen- female reproductive system

Question 5

what two systems work together during fight or flight

Answer 5

endocrine system and autonomic nervous system

Question 6

what are the steps of fight or flight

Answer 6

enter stressful situation
hypothalamus acrivates
pituitary gland triggers autonomic nervous system
changes from parasympathetic state to sypathetic state
adrenaline released
triggers psysiological changes

Question 7

list psysiological changes for fight or flights

Answer 7

increased heratrate ad breathing
pupil dialation
sweat production
reduction of non-essential function