B3.2

Cards (12)

what is a hormone?
a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the blood, which transmit information from one part of the organism to another and bring about a change
what are the glands that produce hormones in animals collectively?
the endocrine system
which gland is adrenaline produced in?
adrenal gland
what is the role of adrenaline?
it readies the body for a fight or flight response
what is the effect of adrenaline on the body?
increased heart and breathing rate
where is insulin produced?
pancreas
what is the role of insulin?
lowers blood glucose levels
what is the nervous system made of?
nerves, brain and spinal cord
what is the endocrine system made of?
glands
what type of message does the nervous system transmit?
electrical impulses
what type of message does the endocrine system transmit?
chemical hromone
where is thyroxine released from?
the thyroid gland