Endocrine system - General
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What is the difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
the endocrine system brings about longer-term adaptations by sending out chemical messengers called hormones into the blood stream.
What are the function of FSH hormones and LH hormones? What else do both hormones stimulate?
- FSH hormones promote development of eggs and sperm
- LH hormones cause ovulation and sperm release
FSH and LH hormones stimulate the secretion of the steroid hormones (androgens, oestrogen's, progesterone)
Which hormone is in control of pigmentation? Where is it secreted?
Pituitary
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What does prolactin doe and where is it secreted?
Which hormones does the pancreas secrete, what are their role?
- Insulin: Glucose reduction - lowers blood sugar (Hypoglycaemia)
- Glucagon: Glucose uptake - increase level of sugar (Hyperglycaemic)
- Somatostatin: Growth hormone-inhibiting hormone and inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion
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