Endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
Controls the pituitary gland
A
Hypothalamus
2
Q
Affects metabolism
A
Thyroid gland
3
Q
Inner part helps trigger the “fight-or-flight” response
A
Adrenal glands
4
Q
Secretes male sex hormones
A
Testis
5
Q
Secretes many different hormones, some of which affect other glands.
A
Pituitary gland
6
Q
Help regulate the level of calcium in the blood
A
Parathyroids
7
Q
Regulates the level of sugar in the blood
A
Pancreas
8
Q
Secretes female sex hormones
A
Ovary