Topic 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Name all 6 endocrine glands
A
Ovairies,testes,pituarity,thyroid,adrenal,pancreas
2
Q
Where is FSH and LH released?
A
Pitiarity gland
3
Q
What is a target organ?
A
An organ that is affected by a specific hormone
4
Q
Give an example of an endocrine gland releasing a hormone which stimulates another hormone.
A
Oestrogen and testostorone is released in the reproductive organs and stimulates growth hormone
5
Q
What is metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which an organism expends energy over time
6
Q
What does stimulate and inhibit mean?
A
Stimulate-make more active
Inhibit- make less active
