week 3 endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
what are the functions of the endocrine system
A
regulate
- metabolism, water electrolytes
- body to cope with stress
- growth
- reproduction
- circulation and red blood production
- digestion and absorption
2
Q
what are the hormone-secreting tissues
A
- brain, hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal gland
- thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal
- gonads, pancreas
- kidneys liver thymus
3
Q
whys to control hormone activity
A
- secretion eg want more secret more etc
- Transport eg binding proteins if there are more
metabolism - excretion
- target cell
