Endocrine

Question 1

Hypothalamus hormone and function

Answer 1

Antidiuretic hormone

Increases how much water is absorbed into the blood by the kidneys

Question 2

Pituitary

Answer 2

Prolactin

Causes breastmilk to be produced after childbirth and affects hormones that control the ovaries and testes which can affect menstrual periods, fertility and sexual functions

Question 3

Pineal

Answer 3

Melatonin

Regulates body clock, the amount of melatonin secreted changes depending on how much daylight a person is exposed to

Question 4

Adrenal gland

Answer 4

Adrenaline

Increasing heart rate, blood pressure, increases the air passages of lunge, maximise blood glucose levels by altering the body’s metabolism and redistributing blood to the muscles

Question 5

Pancreas

Answer 5

Insulin

Promotes storage of glucose in cells (fat, muscle, liver)

Activates cells in liver to convert glucose into glycogen. This process is called spelled glycogenesis.

Another process is lipogenesis, which is converting glucose into fatty acids stored in adipose around the body as fat.

Question 6

Ovaries

Answer 6

Estrogen- controls pubity and strengthens bones.
Maintains normal cholesterol levels.
Regulates the menstrual cycle.

Question 7

Testicles

Answer 7

Testosterone- regulates sex drive.
Helps develop masculine features such as facial hair and deeper voice.
Need it to make sperm.
Higher levels in men than women.
Signals the body to make new blood cells.
Keeps bones and muscles strong.