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What is the endocrine system?
The
network
of
glands
that
manufacture
and
secrete hormones
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Where are endocrine glands located?
Endocrine
glands
are
all
over
the
body
including
the
brain
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What is a hormone?
A
hormone
is a
chemical messenger
that
travels
through the
bloodstream
influencing
many
different processes
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What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
The
primary
function
of the
pituitary gland
is to
influence
the
release
of
hormones
from
all other glands
, which in turn
regulates functions
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What do target cells do in relation to hormones?
Target
cells have
receptor cells
that respond to
specific hormones
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What is the role of cortisol in the body?
Cortisol
regulates
and
supports
a variety of
bodily functions
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What is the function of adrenaline in stressful situations?
Adrenaline
helps
the
body
respond to
stressful
situations
by
increasing
heart
rate
and
blood
flow
to muscles and
brain
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What is the role of noradrenaline in the body?
Noradrenaline
constricts
blood
vessels to help
increase
blood
pressure
prepare
body for
fight
or
flight
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Function of ovaries
Responsible
for
egg
production
and
secreting
oestrogen
and
progesterone
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What are the effects of testosterone in males?
Testosterone
causes the
development
of
male characteristics
,
sex drive
,
maintains muscle strength
, and sperm production
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