endocrine system . Flashcards
what is the endocrine system
glands which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
what are hormones
chemical messengers sent through the bloodstream
which system has the faster effects ; endocrine or nervous
nervous
which system has the longer lasting effects ; endocrine or nervous
endocrine
what secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions.
the pituitary gland (master gland)
what is produced at the thyroid gland
thyroxine
what is produced at the adrenal gland
adrenaline
where is the adrenal gland
above kidneys
where is the thyroid gland
in the throat
what is produced at the pancreas
insulin
what is produced at the testes
testosterone
what is produced in the ovaries
oestrogen
what does thyroxine do
regulate metabolism / growth & development
what does the pituitary gland do
stimulate glands to secrete hormones
what does insulin do
regulate blood glucose levels
