Endocrine and Nervous Systems Flashcards
What is homeostasis?
the regulation and maintenance of the internal environment
How is homeostasis maintained?
feedback loops (mainly negative)
What is the function of the endocrine system?
produces hormones that affect growth
Which endocrine gland makes testosterone? Estrogen? Adrenaline? ? Insulin? What do these hormones do?
testosterone = testes
estrogen = ovaries
adrenaline = adrenal gland “fight or flight”
insulin = pancreas
Hormones reach the target cells though _____
circulatory system
Which hormones control the blood glucose level in the human body?
insulin & glucagon
What condition does a person develop if they do not have enough insulin?
high blood glucose levels
What is the function of myelin sheath?
speeds up the impulse
What makes up the CNS?
brain, spinal cord
What part of your nervous system controls reflexes?
spinal cord
What is the difference between somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system?
voluntary, involuntary
What is the difference between parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system?
calms (conserves)
, fight or flight
