Endocrine System Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
To secrete hormones that regulate body functions such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
What gland is known as the “master gland”?
The pituitary gland.
Which gland controls metabolism?
The thyroid gland.
Which hormone regulates blood sugar?
Insulin.
Which gland secretes insulin?
The pancreas.
What hormone does the adrenal medulla release during stress?
Epinephrine (adrenaline).
What is hyperthyroidism?
A condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
What is hypothyroidism?
A condition where the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone.
What condition results from a lack of insulin?
Diabetes mellitus.
Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
