endocrine

Question 1

what gland produces hormones that prepare the body for ‘fight or flight’ amongst other functions?

Answer 1

adrenal

Question 2

what is a chemical messenger that is secreted directly into the blood?

Answer 2

hormones

Question 3

Hypothyroidism describes a condition which means the person effected has an… (over or underactive)

Answer 3

underactive thyroid

Question 4

what gland produces hormones that regulate the ovarian/menstrual cycle?

Answer 4

ovaries

Question 5

what are some things that the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in?

Answer 5

• releasing hormones
• regulating body temperature
• controlling appetite
• managing sexual behaviour
• regulating emotional responses

Question 6

what gland produces hormones that regulate sex drive, the production of sperm, bone and muscle mass?

Answer 6

testes

Question 7

the chemical messenger is secreted from what kind of gland?

Answer 7

endocrine gland

Question 8

what gland produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels?

Answer 8

pancreas

Question 9

what are 2 glands of the endocrine system?

Answer 9

• hypothalamus
• pituitary
• thyroid
• pancreas
• adrenal
• ovaries
• testes

Question 10

what gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, mood, bone maintenance and heart function amongst others?

Answer 10

thyroid