COKO Exam Study Deck 2 of Question and answers already passed 2023/2024

COKO Exam Study Deck 2 of Question and answers already passed 2023/2024 What does the endocrine system do? What organs does it include? - correct answers -Function: fine-tuning the physiological responses to any disturbance in homeostasis -All tissues or glands that secrete hormones What are the two major endocrine glands? - correct answers Pancreas and Kidney What hormones are released by the pancreas? - correct answers -Insulin -Glucagon -Somatostatin What are the main functions of the kidney? - correct answers -extract waste from blood -balance body fluids -form urine What hormones are secreted by the kidney? - correct answers -Renin -Erythropoietin What does insulin do? - correct answers Controls blood glucose levels by lowering glucose levels What does glucagon do? - correct answers Increases blood glucose What does somatostatin do? - correct answers inhibits the release of both insulin and glucagon, and it decreases actiity and secretion by the GI Tract. What does renin do? - correct answers assists in blood pressure control