Function Of The Endocrine System: Glands And Hormones Flashcards
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Messages can be passed through the brain by neurotransmitters but they can also be passed through the body through hormones via…
The endocrine system
The endocrine system provides a chemical system of communication within the bloodstream to…
Regulate the activity of cells and organs in the body
Is the endocrine system slower or faster than the nervous system?
Slower
TRUE OR FALSE:
The endocrine systems effects are more widespread and powerful than the nervous system
TRUE
The chemical messages in the endocrine system are…
Hormones
What are hormones released by?
The glands within the endocrine system
Why are hormones released in the glands of the endocrine system?
To regulate many bodily functions
A gland is an organ that secretes/ releases what?
Hormones that control and regulate functions in the body
What is the pituitary gland also known as?
The master gland
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
It secretes many different hormones that control the functions of other glands
What are examples of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?
In the ovaries and the tested
What gland is in the ovaries?
Anterior pituitary gland
What does the anterior pituitary gland release?
LH and FSH
What do LH and FSH encourage?
The ovaries to release oestrogen and progesterone
What do oestrogen and progesterone regulate and prepare the body for?
The female menstrual cycle and prepares the body for reproduction
What gland is found in the testes?
Anterior pituitary gland
What does the anterior pituitary gland in males release?
LH and FSH
What does LH and FSH encourage the release of in males testicles?
Testosterone
What is testosterone involved in?
Creating male characteristics and the production of sperm
What does the pineal gland secrete?
Mention
Where is melatonin found?
The pineal gland
What is melatonin involved in?
Regulating the sleep wake cycle by making the person feel tired and therefore ready to sleep
What does the adrenal gland release?
Adrenaline
What does adrenaline cause?
Psychological changes involved in fight or flight responses such as increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning
