The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the endocrine system?
A
The endocrine system produces and regulates hormones that circulate in the blood.
2
Q
What do hormones do?
A
Hormones stimulate target tissues to perform a particular action.
3
Q
What are the components of the endocrine system?
A
The pituitary gland
The pineal gland
The hypothalamus
The thyroid gland
The pancreas
The adrenal cortex
The medulla
The parathyroid gland
The thymus gland
The ovaries
The testes
