The Endocrine System Flashcards
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers sent in the blood
Where are hormones produced?
In endocrine glands
Where is the Pituitary Gland located in the body?
Underneath your brain
What is the pituitary Gland commonly known as?
The Master Gland
What Hormone is produced in the ovaries?
Oestrogen
What Hormone is produced in the Testies?
testosterone
Where is the Thyroid Gland?
In your neck
What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?
Thyroxine
What is the Hormone Thyroxine used for?
regulating the rate of metabolism, heart rate, and temperature
Where is the Adrenal Gland?
Above your Kidneys
What Hormone is produced by the Adrenal Gland?
Adrenaline
What is the hormone Adrenaline used for?
preparing the body for a ‘fight or flight’ response
What hormone does your pancreas produce?
Insulin
What is the hormone insulin used for?
Regulating the blood glucose levels
What are key differences between nerves and Hormones?
fast and slow reaction, duration, and area of regulation
