The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
There are two systems that send messages to and form the brain, it send chemical messages, or HORMONES; controls internal biological functions
2
Q
what does it have to do with
A
The nervous system
3
Q
what is it directed by
A
The hypothalamus, the pituitary gland is the MASTER GLAND-it is the centre control of the endocrine system and secretes a large number of hormones
4
Q
what does the thyroid gland control
A
metabolic gland
5
Q
Both hormones and NEUROTRANSMITTERS affect what
A
The nervous system
6
Q
When a chemical is released as a hormone what happens
A
It is diffused into the blood throughout the body
7
Q
When a chemical is release as a neurotransmitter
A
It is released next to the cell to excite or inhibit
