Endocrine System Quiz (2.2.1 and 2.2.3) Study Guide

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release hormones into the blood while continuously monitoring their levels

What does the endocrine system do?

Endocrine glands, organs, and endocrine-related tissues

What are the three types of tissues in the endocrine system?

Never impulses act faster because they are electrical signals and travel shorter distances than hormones

Do hormones or nerve impulses act faster and why?

Insulin and glucagon

What two hormones are responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

the pancreas releases glucagon to signal the liver to break stored glycogen into glucose and release it into the blood stream to bring glucose levels to normal

What happens when blood glucose levels are low?

the pancreas releases insulin to signal cells to take up the glucose and the liver to store excess glucose to use later to bring glucose levels to normal

What happens when blood glucose levels are high?

growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, mood, sleep-wake, etc

What can issues in the endocrine system affect?

dehydration, stress, eyes strain, lack of oxygen, hormone fluctuations

What causes migraines?

they control the production of hormones for both sexes, as well as the production of eggs for females and sperm for males

What do the endocrine organs control?

building bones and muscle mass, body hair growth, and development of reproductive tissue

What is testosterone responsible for?

puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, sperm development, and bone health

What is estrogen responsible for?

menstruation, pregnancy, and testosterone production

What is progesterone responsible for?

testes and ovaries

Where is testosterone made?

ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, and fat cells

Where is estrogen made?

ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands

Where is progesterone made?

male levels gradually go up while female levels stay consistently very low

Female vs. Male Testosterone Levels

female levels gradually go up and quickly fall later while male levels stay consistently very low

Female vs. Male Estrogen Levels

male levels gradually go up and quickly fall later while female levels stay consistently very low

Female vs. Male Progesterone Levels

focus on specific hormones and endocrine issues at different stages in life in children and adults

What do endocrinologist specialists do?

chemicals that interfere with hormonal balance

What are endocrine disrupters and what do they do?

BPA, Phytoestrogens, Phthalates, Triclosan

What are some endocrine disrupters?

used to make some plastics

What is BPA?

occur naturally in some plant products, like sesame seeds, flax seeds, tofu, and soy milk

What are phytoestrogens?

used to make plastics more flexible

What are phthalates?

used as an antimicrobial in products like soups, toothpaste, clothing, and toys

What is triclosan?

they cause hormonal imbalances, which can lead to depression, mood swings, and anxiety, as well as physical symptoms, like fatigue

How might having an endocrine disorder affect a person’s mental health?