Endocrine Glands

Question 1

adrenal cortex

Answer 1

monitors BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS; helps lipid/proteins metabolism

Question 2

adrenal medulla

Answer 2

controls CARDIAC functions; increase blood sugar/control

Question 3

thyroid gland

Answer 3

helps regulate METABOLISM/ functions in growth and dev.

Question 4

parathyroid

Answer 4

regulates CALCIUM level in blood

Question 5

pancreas islets

Answer 5

increase and decrease of blood sugar; active in CARBOHYDRATE metabolism

Question 6

thymus glands

Answer 6

role in IMMUNE response

Question 7

pineal gland

Answer 7

influence on daily biorhythms and sexual arousal

Question 8

pituitary gland

Answer 8

important role in growth and development

Question 9

What is the function of the endocrine system?

Answer 9

secretes hormones directly into circulatory system to regulate body

Question 10

2 components that makes up neuroendocrine system

Answer 10

• hypothalamus

- pituitary

Question 11

cortisol

Answer 11

help control blood sugar levels, regulate metabolism, help reduce inflammation, and assist with memory formulation.