Endocrine System Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Chemical substances manufactured by the endocrine glands
A
Hormones
2
Q
Stimulates T. Lymphocytes
A
Thymus
3
Q
Two hormones secreted by ovaries
A
Estrogen and progesterone
4
Q
Increases calcium levels in the blood and regulates
A
Parathormone
5
Q
Where are the adrenal glands located?
A
At the top of the kidneys
6
Q
Regulates the sodium potassium balance in extracellular fluid and blood
A
Aldosterone
7
Q
Where is the pituitary gland located?
A
In the head
8
Q
Hippocampus & pineal gland control the relationship between…
A
The nervous system & the endocrine system.
