Endocrine Organs

Question 1

Melatonin is released here, regulating our biological clock. Smaller than pituitary, posterior.

Answer 1

Pineal Gland

Question 2

Releasing hormones trigger hormone secretions of the anterior pituitary gland. Connected to the pituitary, part of the nervous system. Known to activate many hormones.

Answer 2

Hypothalamus

Question 3

Growth hormone stimulates overall cellular growth and division. Sella Turcica releases hormones only.

Answer 3

Anterior Pituitary Gland

Question 4

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during labor. This gland does not produce hormones. It stores and secretes hormones from the Hypothalamus.

Answer 4

Posterior Pituitary Gland

Question 5

Below the larynx, above the trachea, and controls metabolism. TH is released here.

Answer 5

Thyroid Gland

Question 6

Below the thyroid, above the heart. Directs the maturation of T-lymphocytes (white blood cells).

Answer 6

Thymus

Question 7

Epinephrine prolongs and enhances the sympathetic response (fight-or-flight). Both are located on top of both kidneys. Produces urine, renal system.

Answer 7

Adrenal Glands

Question 8

Releases cortisol, aldosterone, and gonadocorticoid. 3 layers of cells. ACTH stimulates this gland.

Answer 8

Adrenal Cortex

Question 9

Sympathetic preganglionic axons stimulate the _________ to release epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Answer 9

Adrenal Medulla

Question 10

Behind the thyroid.

Answer 10

Parathyroid Glands

Question 11

Positioned right below the heart, located in the upper right of the abdomen.

Answer 11

Liver

Question 12

Inside the pelvis, thus reproductive.
- Ovaries: inside-female
- Testes: outside-male

Answer 12

Gonads