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1
Q

what is the role of the hypothalamus/pituitary gland

A
Hypothalamus = master gland
pituitary = growth hormone
2
Q

What is the role of the adrenal glands?

A

Secretes CATECHOLAMINES adrenaline/noradrenaline
(epinephrine)
Fight or flight

3
Q

Role of thyroid?

A

regulates growth and development

4
Q

Role of pancreas?

A

produces insulin to reduce blood sugar (moves sugar to be used or stored)
also glucagon to increase blood sugar levels (breaks down stored glycogen)

5
Q

Role of ovaries?

A

regulates menstruation

and female characteristics breasts, less hair, inc body fat

6
Q

Role of testes?

A

Testosterone - male characteristics

7
Q

What’s the difference between anabolic and catabolic hormones?

A

anabolic- builds things up

catabolic- breaks things down

8
Q

Whats the difference between steroid and peptide hormones?

A

steroids- slow, long lasting

peptides- fast acting, short lived