The Endocrine System Flashcards

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1
Q

What are hormones?

A

Chemical messengers sent in the blood

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2
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Where are hormones produced?

A

In endocrine glands

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3
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Where is the Pituitary Gland located in the body?

A

Underneath your brain

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4
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What is the pituitary Gland commonly known as?

A

The Master Gland

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5
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What Hormone is produced in the ovaries?

A

Oestrogen

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6
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What Hormone is produced in the Testies?

A

testosterone

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7
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Where is the Thyroid Gland?

A

In your neck

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8
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What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?

A

Thyroxine

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9
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What is the Hormone Thyroxine used for?

A

regulating the rate of metabolism, heart rate, and temperature

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10
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Where is the Adrenal Gland?

A

Above your Kidneys

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11
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What Hormone is produced by the Adrenal Gland?

A

Adrenaline

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12
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What is the hormone Adrenaline used for?

A

preparing the body for a ‘fight or flight’ response

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13
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What hormone does your pancreas produce?

A

Insulin

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14
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What is the hormone insulin used for?

A

Regulating the blood glucose levels

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15
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What are key differences between nerves and Hormones?

A

fast and slow reaction, duration, and area of regulation

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