Endocrine Structures
Nervous
Senses
Endocrine Hormones
Facts
100
This brain structure serves as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems.
What is the hypothalamus?
100
Sensory, inter, and motor are types of these.
What are types of neurons?
100
The liquid found behind the cornea and provides the cornea with nutrients and oxygen
What is Aqueous Humour?
100
hormones secreted into the bloodstream are known as this type of hormone.
What is endocrine?
100
C6H12O6
What is glucose?
200
insulin is made in these cells of this organ.
What are Beta cell of the Pancreas?
200
This branch of the nervous system is know to help you rest and digest.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
200
Impaired focus due to an uneven cornea is known as this.
What is astigmatism?
200
This hormone raises blood sugars by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose which is released into the bloodstream.
What is glucagon?
200
Too much hGH in childhood causes this condition.
What is gigantism?
300
Thyroid Stimulating hormone is released from here (be as specific as possible)
What is the anterior lobe of the pituitary?
300
White Matter and Grey Matter are made of neurons that either contain or lack this substance.
What is myelin.
300
the bending of the hair cells in the Organ of Corti initiates this.
What is an action potential?
300
These hormones can pass directly through a cell membrane without the need for a receptor or channel.
What are Lipid based hormones or steroids?
300
The Malias, Incus, and Stapes are known collectively as these.
What are the Ossicles
400
This hormone regulates the Sodium and Potassium levels in the body and is made by this organ.
What is Aldosterone made by the adrenal cortex.
400
This is the type transmission that takes place at the gap between neurons.
What is synaptic transmission?
400
Head and body rotation are sensed by these structures important for balance.
What are semi-circular?
400
A hormone that lowers the calcium levels in the blood.
What is calcitonin?
400
The structure within the Cochlea that is responsible for turing sound waves into an electrochemical signal.
What is Organ of Corti?
500
Testosterone is produced here in both men and women.
What are the gonads?
500
The part of the nervous system that does not include the brain or spinal chord is known as this.
What is the PNS (Peripheral)?
500
The only spot on the retina that does not have rods or cones
What is the blind spot?
500
stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol
What is adrenocorticotropic hormone?
500
the white part of the eye
What is the Sclera?
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