Hormones Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What does Insulin do?
A
Turns glucose into glycogen
2
Q
What does Glucagon do?
A
Turns glycogen back into glucose
3
Q
Name the endocrine gland of Insulin
A
Pancreas
4
Q
Name the target organ of Insulin
A
Liver
5
Q
Name the endocrine gland of Glucagon
A
Pancreas
6
Q
Name the target organ of Glucagon
A
Liver
7
Q
Define hormone
A
Chemical messenger sent in the blood
8
Q
Name the 6 main endocrine glands
A
The Pituitary Gland
Ovaries
Testes
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Glands
The Pancreas
9
Q
What is the name of an organ a hormone affects?
A
Target Organ
10
Q
What do hormones control?
A
Things in organs and cells that need constant adjustment
11
Q
Where are hormones dissolved?
A
Blood Plasma
