The Control Systems of the Body Flashcards
1
Q
What systems are the control systems of the body?
A
endocrine and nervous systems are the control systems
2
Q
How does the endocrine system regulate? What does it affect?
A
affects all body tissues
regulates by secreting hormones into the blood stream
3
Q
How does the nervous system regulate? What does it act on?
A
regulates by nerve impulses, acts on muscles and glands
4
Q
What are hormones?
A
potent, complex chemicals produced in a site different from the site where they produce, initiate, or regulate the activity of a specific organ or group of cells
5
Q
How does the endocrine system maintain homeostasis?
A
by secreting hormones
6
Q
How are the endocrine systems hormone secretion controlled? Why does it need to be controlled?
A
- the secretion of hormones is regulated to prevent oversecretion or undersecretion
- controlled by signals from the nervous system, chemical changes in blood, and other hormones
