Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
produces insulin
A
pancreas
2
Q
located near the heart
A
thymus gland
3
Q
produces thyroxine
A
thyroid gland
4
Q
master gland, regulatory functions
A
pituitary gland
5
Q
4 small glands
A
parathyroids
6
Q
in brain, sexual development
A
pineal
7
Q
produces testosterone
A
testes
8
Q
located at the top of each kidney
A
adrenal gland
9
Q
secretes steroid hormones
A
adrenal gland
10
Q
produces eggs and progesterone
A
ovaries
11
Q
back of brain
A
pineal
12
Q
front of brain;which on top/bottom
A
hypothalamus, pituitary
13
Q
located near neck
A
thyroid
14
Q
located in chest
A
thymus
15
Q
endocrine system regulates
A
hormones