Functions
What are three functions of the Endocrine system?
Metabolism, Growth, Development, reproduction, Mood, Regulates bodily functions.
What are the hormones of the Endocrine System?
Pituitary Gland;( growth hormone) Thyroid Gland; (Thyroxine, Growth Development Metabolism) Adrenal Gland (Adrenaline)
What triggers the adrenaline?
Stress and body's- fight or flight reflex
What does blood sugar do in the endocrine system?
It helps a bunch of different organs working together to maintain glucose levels.
What chemicals get released in the system?
Hormones
What do functions help with?
Tissue Function, Sleep, Growth, and Reproduction.
Where are the hormones produced?
Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas
Why do we need adrenaline?
It prepares our body to react to dangerous or stressful situations.
Is blood sugar crucial for the endocrine system?
Yes it is because low blood sugar can disrupt the glucose system.
What does the release of chemicals help with?
It helps with organs, mood, growth, etc.
What are the main purposes?
Growth and Development, Metabolism, and reproduction.
What is a system that is a hormone that helps with energy?
Adrenaline
How does adrenaline stop?
Metabolic breakdowns stop the nerve endings.
What happens if the endocrine system has low blood sugar?
It can trigger symptoms like confusion, seizures, and dizziness.
When does the release of chemicals happen?
In the use of stimuli.