Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating glucose levels in the blood?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating glucose levels in the blood?
- Adrenaline
- Insulin (correct)
- Thyroxine
- Cortisol
What is the function of growth hormone in the body?
What is the function of growth hormone in the body?
- Controls immune responses.
- Stimulates growth and cell reproduction. (correct)
- Regulates metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
- Increases blood pressure and heart rate.
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' due to its regulatory effects on other glands?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' due to its regulatory effects on other glands?
- Thyroid gland
- Pancreas
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary gland (correct)
What is the main role of cortisol in the body?
What is the main role of cortisol in the body?
Which hormone is primarily involved in the body's response to stress?
Which hormone is primarily involved in the body's response to stress?
Flashcards
What are hormones?
What are hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target cells, triggering specific responses.
Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
Glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Target cells
Target cells
Cells that have specific receptors for a particular hormone, allowing the hormone to bind and trigger a response.
Hormonal imbalance
Hormonal imbalance
Signup and view all the flashcards
Hormone function
Hormone function
Signup and view all the flashcards
