Endocrine Organs/Terms

Question 1

Anatomy & Physiology: Thyroid

Answer 1

Structure: Butterfly shaped
Location: Dark lateral lobes straddle the trachea.
Function: Regulates metabolism

Question 2

Anatomy & Physiology: Thymus

Answer 2

Structure: Glandular
Location: Superior to (partly covering) the heart
Function: T cells (immunity)

Question 3

Anatomy & Physiology: Pancreas

Answer 3

Structure: Has two lobes, and looks like it’s composed of chewed gum.
Location: lying under the stomach and near the small intestine (anterior to adrenals and kidneys)
Function: Regulates blood sugar levels; secretes glucagon and insulin

Question 4

Anatomy & Physiology: Adrenal Glands

Answer 4

Structure: Small paired glands
Location: Seen above and medial to each kidney in the abdominal cavity
Function: corticosteroids important in preventing stress and abnormalities of water and electrolyte balance in the body

Question 5

Anatomy & Physiology: Ovaries

Answer 5

Location: dorsal abdominal cavity, just behind the kidneys
Function: Estrogen and progesteron

Question 6

Anatomy & Physiology: Testies

Answer 6

Structure: Sac-like
Location: hangs below the anus
Function: Production of testosterone

Question 7

Anatomy & Physiology: Heart

Answer 7

Structure: hollow muscular organ
Location: in mediastinum covered by pericardium
Function: Pumps blood, nutrients, and oxygen. Removes waste and carbon dioxide.

Question 8

Anatomy & Physiology: Spleen

Answer 8

Structure: flattened brown organ
Location: curves around the lateral aspect of the stomach
Function: Stores blood, removes cellular waste, and gets rid of old or damaged cells. A part of the immune system.