Glands
where is the Adrenal Gland at?
On top of kidney
What is acromegaly?
it is too much growth hormone in adults causing enlarged hands, feet, and face.
what is the main function of growth hormones?
it stimulates growth of bones and muscles
Which hormone controls female reproductive development?
estrogen
what does the pineal gland controls?
sleep cycles by releasing melatonin
What happens if you have diabetes insipidus?
what is a negative feedback?
A process that stops hormone release once balance is reached
which hormone controls male characteristics?
Androgens
Which organ produces testosterone?
Testes
What is the "master gland" of the body?
the pituitary gland
What causes pituitary dwarfism?
It is caused by the Pituitary Gland falling to produce sufficient hormone.
What is a target organ?
An organ that responds to a specific hormone.
Which hormone directly stimulates body growth?
Growth hormones
Which organ produces estrogen and progesterone?
The ovaries
What disease is caused by too much thyroid hormone?
Graves disease
What is adrenaline responsible for?
The fight-or-flight response.
Which hormone is released when blood glucose levels are high?
Insulin
What is the function of the thymus?
It helps the immune system develop
If a person has diabetes insipidis, in which gland would you look for the cause?
Pituitary Gland
what is the difference between Cretinism and Myxedema?
Cretinism is when low thyroid is in kids while Myxedema is when low thyroid is in adults.
What is the function of the endocrine system?
it controls body activities using hormones and helps maintain balance
tell me how two hormones work together to maintain blood sugar balance?
Insulin lowers blood sugar and glucagon raises it, working together to keep levels stable
Which gland connects the nervous system to the endocrine system?
The hypothalamus