The Endocrine System
Cards (28)
- What system releases hormones into the bloodstream?
- How do hormones differ from neurotransmitters?
- What effects do hormones have on the body?
- What are the major functions regulated by the endocrine system?
- How many major glands are in the endocrine system?
- What is the pituitary gland often referred to as?
- Why is the pituitary gland called the master gland?
- What hormone does the pituitary gland release during the fight-or-flight response?
- What is the function of the hypothalamus?
- What hormone does the hypothalamus release?
- What does the pineal gland regulate?
- What hormone is released by the pineal gland?
- What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
- What hormones does the thyroid gland release?
- What is the role of the thymus gland?
- What hormone is associated with the thymus gland?
- What does the pancreas regulate?
- What hormones does the pancreas release?
- What is the function of the adrenal glands?
- Where are the adrenal glands located?
- What hormones do the testes produce?
- What hormones do the ovaries produce?
- What are the key glands and hormones to focus on for revision?
- How long has the term hormone been in use?
- What ancient practice involved hormones?
- How long has diabetes been diagnosed?
- Who popularized the diagnosis of diabetes?
- What are the historical methods for diagnosing diabetes?