ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Answer 1

is located at the base of the brain and produces releasing hormones that stimulate the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Question 2

Pituitary Gland

Answer 2

pea sized gland located just under the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, it secretes growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormones and adrenocorticotropid hormones

Question 3

Thyroid gland

Answer 3

is located just below the larynx in the neck it secretes thyroxine T4 and triiodothyronine T3

Question 4

Parathyroid Glands

Answer 4

their are 4 tiny Parathyroid glands behind the necks thyroid gland this glands secrete the parathyroid hormone.

Question 5

Adrenal glands

Answer 5

Located on top of each kidney, they secrete several hormones, including Cortisol, Aldosterone, Adrenaline and Noradrenaline

Question 6

Pancreas

Answer 6

located behind the stomach, It produces hormones involved in blood sugar regulation, including Insulin, Glucagon

Question 7

Gonads, Testes

Answer 7

The testes are in the scrotum in males,The testes secretetestosterone, responsible for male characteristics and reproductive functions

Question 8

Gonads, Ovaries

Answer 8

The ovaries are in the lower abdomen in females, the ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone, responsible for female characteristics and reproductive functions.

Question 9

The endocrine system’s glands and their hormones work together to regulate various processes

Answer 9

including growth, metabolism, reproduction, and the body’s response to stress. The careful balance of these hormones is crucial for maintaining homeostasis.