2.6 The endocrine system: The body's other communication system

Question 1

Endocrine system

Answer 1

The body’s system of glands that release secretions,called hormones, directly into the blood stream.

Question 2

Pancreas

Answer 2

an endocrine gland located near the stomach that produces the hormone insulin.

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

The tendency of systems to maintain a steady, internally balanced state.

Question 4

Pineal Gland

Answer 4

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, which is involved in regulating sleep and wake cycles.

Question 5

Adrenal Glands

Answer 5

A pair of endocrine glands located just above the kidneys that produce various stress related hormones. Cortical steroids, Epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Question 6

Gonads

Answer 6

Sex glands that produce sex hormones and germ cells. Testes and ovaries.

Question 7

Ovaries

Answer 7

The female gonads which secrete the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone and produce mature egg cells.

Question 8

Testes

Answer 8

The male gonads, which produce sperm and testosterone.

Question 9

Germ cells

Answer 9

Sperm and egg cells from which new life develops.

Question 10

Thyroid gland

Answer 10

An endocrine gland in the neck that secretes the hormone thyroxin, which is involved in regulating metabolic functions and physical growth.

Question 11

Premenstrual syndrome PMS

Answer 11

A cluster of physical and psychological symptoms occurring in the days preceding the menstrual flow.

Question 12

Pituitary gland

Answer 12

Releases: Growth hormone, ACTH, Oxtocin.
Stimulates growth, especially for bones, stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete cortical steroids. Stimulates uterine contraction during childbirth and releases of milk following childbirth.

Question 13

Hypothalamus gland

Answer 13

Stimulate the pituitary gland to release other hormones including growth hormone.