The Endocrine System Flashcards
What is a hormone
A chemical that is made by specialist cells and is released into the blood stream to send a message to another part of the body
Where do hormones come from
Endocrine glands
What hormone do the testes produce
Testosterone
What 2 hormone does the pituitary gland produce
Thyroid stimulating hormone
ADH (antidiuretic hormone
What hormone does the adrenal gland produce
Adrenaline
What hormone does they thyroid gland produce
Thyroxine
What 2 hormones does the pancreas produce
Insulin and glucagon
What are the three categories of hormones
Steroids hormones, peptide hormones and amino acid derivatives
Where is cortisol produced
In the adrenal glands
Where is growth hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone produced
Pituitary gland
What are the differences between type1 and 2 diabetes (insulin)
Type 1 doesn’t make enough insulin and type 2 doesn’t respond to insulin due to fatty deposits
What is type 1 diabetes caused by
An immune system reaction (autoimmune)
What is type 2 diabetes caused by
Lifestyle factors and genetics
When does type 1 and 2 diabetes commonly start
Type 1 starts in childhood and type 2 starts in middle adulthood
How is type 1 and 2 diabetes treated
Type 1 is treated with insulin injections and type 2 is managed with drugs and lifestyle changes
When does gestational diabetes develop
During pregnancy
How is gestational diabetes developed
Hormones during pregnancy makes it hard for the body to use insulin properly
