Endocrine system

Question 1

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

a system of specialized structures called glands that release hormones into the bloodstream that affects specific organs/tissues

Question 2

Define endocrine gland

Answer 2

Glands that release products into bloodstream

Question 3

What glands are located on top of kidneys?

Answer 3

Andrenal Glands

Question 4

Define exocrine gland

Answer 4

glands that release their product through a duct

Question 5

Desribe the functions of the Pancreas

Answer 5

Edocrine function: releases glucagon and insulin into bloodstream to control blood sugar
Exocrine function: releases digestive enzymes into intenstines via a duct

Question 6

List endocrine glands and functions

Answer 6

Pineal gland (melatonin sleep cycles)
Pituitary gland (master gland)
Thyroid gland (metabolism)
Parathyroid gland (calcium absorption)
Adrenal gland (fight of flight, androgens)
Pancreas (blood sugar)
Ovaries (F sex characteristics)
Testes (M sex characteristics)

Question 7

What gland releases folicle stimulate hormone?

Answer 7

Pituitary gland

Question 8

What to hormones do the adrenal glands release?

Answer 8

Adrenalin

Corticosteroids

Question 9

What two systems work together to maintain homeostasis?

Answer 9

Nervous system and endocrine system

Question 10

What is the function of the excretory system?

list 2 organs

Answer 10

it is responsible for purifying the body by eliminating waste matter.
LUNGS and SKIN