Principles Of Hormonal Control Flashcards
What is the Second Coordination Control System Called?
The Endocrine System.
What is the Endocrine System Made Up Of?
Glands that Secrete Chemicals Called Hormones Directly into the Bloodstream.
In the Endocrine System, Blood Carries the ______________ to its Target Organ where it Produces an Effect.
Hormone.
In the Endocrine System, the Target Organ has ____________ on the Cell Membranes that Pick Up the Hormone Molecules, Triggering a _____________ in the Cell.
Receptors…Response…
Hormones that Give a Rapid Response Include __________, Which Controls your Blood Glucose, and ______________.
Insulin…Adrenaline…
Hormones Provide Chemical Coordination and Control for the Body and are Produced by the ______________ Glands.
Endocrine.
The Pituitary Gland Acts as a __________ Gland.
Master.
The Pituitary Gland Secretes a Variety of Different Hormones into the _________ in Response to Changes in the Body Conditions.
Blood.
Other Hormones Released by the Pituitary Affect Specific Endocrine Glands, Stimulating them to ___________ Hormones that Bring about the Required Effect on the Body.
Release.
The ___________ Stimulating Hormone (FSH), which Stimulates the Ovaries to Make the Female Sex Hormone _____________.
Follicle…Oestrogen…
TSH, which Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to Make _____________, a Hormone that Helps Control the Rate of your _______________.
Thyroxine…Metabolism…
Role of the Pituitary Gland?
- Controls the Growth in Children.
- Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to Make Thyroxine to Control the Rate of Metabolism.
- In Women it Stimulates the Ovaries to Produce and Release Eggs and Make the Female Sex Hormone Oestrogen.
- In Men it Stimulates the Testes to Make Sperm and the Male Sex Hormone Testosterone.
Role of the Thyroid Gland?
Controls the Metabolic Rate of the Body.
Role of the Pancreas Gland?
Controls the Level of Glucose in the Blood.
Role of the Adrenal Gland?
Prepares the Body for Stressful Situations.
