The function of the endocrine system: glands and hormones. + adrenaine Flashcards
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To secrete hormones that regulate bodily functions.
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers released by glands into the bloodstream.
What is the role of glands in the endocrine system?
To produce and release hormones.
Name a key gland in the endocrine system and its function.
The pituitary gland which controls other endocrine glands and regulates growth and metabolism.
What is the ‘fight or flight’ response?
A physiological reaction to a perceived threat
Which hormone plays a key role in the fight or flight response?
Adrenaline.
What gland releases adrenaline?
The adrenal gland.
What are the effects of adrenaline on the body during the fight or flight response?
Increases heart rate dilates airways and boosts energy supply to muscles.
