Endocrine System

Question 1

What is a negative feedback loop?

Answer 1

This is a response that brings levels in the body back to normal (I.e if you’re too hot)

Question 2

What is a positive feedback loop?

Answer 2

Causes levels to move further away from normal (oestrogen increasing during menstrual cycle)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the endocrine system?

Answer 3

To maintain homeostasis (remain stable)

Question 4

What does the endocrine system consist of?

Answer 4

A set of ductless glands that produce hormones

Question 5

What are hormones made of?

Answer 5

Lipids (fat)

Amino Acids (protein)

Question 6

What are the 2 different types of hormones?

Answer 6

Steroid

Peptide

Question 7

What do catabolic hormones do?

Answer 7

Break things down

Question 8

What do Anabolic hormones do?

Answer 8

Build things up

Question 9

What is a steroid?

Answer 9

Usually ends in ‘one’ (testosterone)

Slow acting and long lasting - control themselves via feedback (will stop making if too much or produce if not enough)

Question 10

What is a peptide?

Answer 10

Made of protein - fast acting and short lived (insulin)

Question 11

What are chondrocytes?

Answer 11

Cartilage cells that control the growth of bones

Question 12

What are trophic hormones?

Answer 12

Act as messengers and controllers of the other endocrine glands