The endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
What does the endocrine system consist of?
A
Glands that secrete hormones
2
Q
What gland controls the whole endocrine system?
A
Hypothalumus
3
Q
What are hormones?
A
Chemical messengers that are secreted into the blood stream, having an effect on any cell in the body
4
Q
What are three examples of glands in the body?
A
-Pineal gland
-Thyroid
-Adrenal medulla
5
Q
What hormone does the pineal gland secrete?
A
melatonin
6
Q
What hormone does the thyroid secrete?
A
Thyroxine
7
Q
What hormone does the Adrenal medulla secrete?
A
Adrenaline
8
Q
What effect does melatonin have?
A
Controlling biological rhythms
9
Q
What effect does Thyroxine have?
A
Role in controlling metabolic rate
