2. Functions Of The Endocrine System

Question 1

10 main regulatory functions of the endocrine system

Answer 1

Metabolism
Control of food intake and digestion
Tissue development
Ion regulation
Water balance
Heart rate and blood pressure regulation
Control of blood glucose and other nutrients
Control of reproductive functions
Uterine contractions and milk release
Immune system regulation

Question 2

Regulates the rate of metabolism

Answer 2

Metabolism

Question 3

Regulates the level of satiety (fullness)

Answer 3

Control of food intake and digestion

Question 4

Influences the development of tissues

Answer 4

Tissue development

Question 5

Regulates the solute contraction of the blood

Answer 5

Ion regulation

Question 6

Regulates water balance

Answer 6

Water balance

Question 7

Helps regulate the heart rate and blood pressure

Answer 7

Heart rate and blood pressure regulation

Question 8

Regulates the levels of blood glucose

Answer 8

Control of blood glucose and other nutrients

Question 9

Control the development and functions of the reproductive system in males and females

Answer 9

Control of reproductive functions

Question 10

Regulates uterine contractions during delivery and stimulates milk release

Answer 10

Uterine contractions and milk release

Question 11

Helps control the production and functions of immune cells

Answer 11

Immune system regulation