The Function of the Endocrine System (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Chemicals secreted by endocrine glands
Chemicals secreted by endocrine glands
Hormones
Definition of hormones
Definition of hormones
Chemical messengers with powerful effects on organs
Nickname for pituitary gland
Nickname for pituitary gland
Master gland
Role of pituitary gland
Role of pituitary gland
Controls release of hormones from other glands
Hormone produced by pancreas
Hormone produced by pancreas
Insulin
What insulin regulates
What insulin regulates
Blood glucose level
Hormone produced by thyroid
Hormone produced by thyroid
Thyroxine
What thyroxine controls
What thyroxine controls
Metabolic rate and affects growth
Hormone produced by adrenal glands
Hormone produced by adrenal glands
Adrenaline
Hormone produced by ovaries (females)
Hormone produced by ovaries (females)
Oestrogen
Hormone produced by testes (males)
Hormone produced by testes (males)
Testosterone