Week 6 (Endocrine System.1)

Question 1

What is Endocrine?

Answer 1

hormones enter circulation locally

Question 2

What is Exocrine?

Answer 2

localised hormones exit- mucous

Question 3

What is homeostasis?

Answer 3

the balance within the body, maintains stable temperature/. bodily functions

Question 4

What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

Answer 4

stimulates cells in ovaries, develops into follicles- cell maturation

Question 5

What is the function of Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)?

Answer 5

stimulates adrenal cortex, production of glucorticoids, cortisol and corticosterone

Question 6

What is the function of Somatotrophin (GH)- (growth hormone)?

Answer 6

regulates ephiyseal growth and protein production, controls energy used within body

Question 7

What is the function of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

Answer 7

stimulates thyroid gland, secretes T4/T3, thyroxine stimulates metabolic rate- chemical reactions

Question 8

What is the function of Luteinising Hormone (LH)?

Answer 8

stimulates ovulation and formation of corpus luteum
Sythesises progesterone

Question 9

What is the function of Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone (ICSH)?

Answer 9

stimulates interstitial cells, leydig cells- secrets teosterone

Question 10

What is the function of Prolactin?

Answer 10

development of mammary glands, secretion of milk