Endocrine system - General

5 important questions on Endocrine system - General

What is the difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?

the nervous system responds rapidly to short-term changes by sending electrical impulses along nerves


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?

Melanotropin (melanocyte-stimulating hormone)

Pituitary
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What does prolactin doe and where is it secreted?

Prolactin regulates water and salt balance. It is secreted by the pituitary.

Which hormones does the pancreas secrete, what are their role?

Pancreas secretes insulin, glucagon and somatostatin

  • 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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