The endocrine system Complete Study Exam Questions And Answers.
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HORMONES
Institution
HORMONES
Outline the function of the endocrine system (6 marks) - correct answer - Function: a network of glands that regulate the activity of cells or organs within the body by producing/secreting hormones
- Major glands include the pituitary gland (Explain) and reprod...
Outline the function of the endocrine system (6 marks) - correct answer - Function:
a network of glands that regulate the activity of cells or organs within the body by producing/secreting
hormones
- Major glands include the pituitary gland (Explain) and reproductive organs (Explain)
Explain the relationship between the endocrine glands and hormones (4 marks) - correct answer
- Endocrine glands produce and secrete hormones
- Hormones = chemicals that circulate in the bloodstream and are carried to target sites throughout the
body (usually affects only a limited number of cells + target cells)
- May send signals from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland in the form of a "releasing hormone)
Outline the role of the pituitary gland and one hormone that it produces (4 marks) - correct answer
- Role: "Master gland"
- controlled by the hypothalamus
- influences release of hormones from other glands
- regulates many of the body's functions
- anterior pituitary produces ACTH in response to stress
- ACTH stimulates the adrenal gland to produce cortisol during the fight or flight response
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