glands
What is the pituitary gland?
this "master gland" controls other endocrine glands
What is insulin?
This hormone lowers blood sugar.
What is the endocrine system?
This system controls body processes using chemical signals.
what is diabetes?
Too little insulin causes this disease.
What is the nervous system?
Hormones act slower than this other body system.
What is the thyroid gland?
This gland is located in the neck and controls metabolism.
What is adrenaline (epinephrine)?
This hormone is released during stress (fight or flight).
What is homeostasis?
This function involves maintaining stable internal conditions
What is hypothyroidism?
An underactive thyroid is called this.
What is the pituitary gland?
This gland is nicknamed the “master gland.
What are the adrenal glands?
These glands sit on top of the kidneys.
What is melatonin?
This hormone helps you sleep.
What is stress?
Adrenal glands help the body respond to this.
What is hyperthyroidism?
An overactive thyroid is called this.
What is the nervous system?
The endocrine system works closely with this system.
What is the pineal gland?
This gland regulates sleep by releasing melatonin.
What are thyroid hormones?
These hormones control metabolism (T3 & T4).
What is metabolism?
The thyroid mainly controls this body process.
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
This disorder involves too much cortisol.
What is adrenaline?
This hormone increases heart rate and energy.
What is the pancreas?
This gland produces insulin and glucagon.
What is ADH (antidiuretic hormone)?
This hormone helps the body retain water.
What is the bloodstream?
Hormones travel through this to reach target organs.
What is gigantism?
This condition causes abnormal growth due to excess growth hormone.
What is the pituitary gland?
This tiny gland is about the size of a pea but very powerful.