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Endocrine system
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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
It releases
hormones
from
glands
.
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What is the role of adrenaline in the body?
It speeds up
bodily
responses.
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How does noradrenaline affect blood vessels?
It constricts
blood
vessels.
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What is the function of the
adrenal glands
?
They release hormones like
adrenaline
and
cortisol
.
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What role does testosterone play in the body?
It is involved in the development of
male
characteristics
and
sex
drive.
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What is the function of the ovaries in the endocrine system?
They release
oestrogen
and
progesterone
.
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What is the role of the pineal gland?
It produces
melatonin
to regulate the
sleep-wake
cycle.
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How does melatonin affect sleep patterns?
It increases when it's
dark
, making us feel
sleepy
.
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What condition is associated with the pineal gland's melatonin production?
Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD)
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What are the main hormones produced by the adrenal glands and their functions?
Adrenaline
: speeds up
bodily
responses
Noradrenaline
: constricts
blood
vessels
Cortisol
: helps respond to
stress
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What are the functions of testosterone and oestrogen?
Testosterone: development of
male characteristics
,
sex drive
Oestrogen: regulates
menstruation
,
female reproductive health
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What is the relationship between light exposure and melatonin levels?
Dark: melatonin levels
rise
, promoting
sleepiness
Light: melatonin levels
drop
, promoting
wakefulness
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