endocrine system

Question 1

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep and mood among other things. It is a much slower system that your nervous system and it uses chemical messengers called hormones to maintain the system.

Question 2

Where do hormones travel through?

Answer 2

Travel through the blood and arrive at the target organ

Question 3

two main types of hormones?

Answer 3

Peptide hormones and steroid hormone.

Question 4

What does adrenalin do?

Answer 4

Adrenalin prepares your body for the extra effort to defend yourself. Adrenalin flood your system causing a increase in strength, heart rate, blood pressure, increased access to energy.

Question 5

pituitary gland function

Answer 5

I make hormones that help you grow and I control the activity of other glands aswell.

Question 6

thyroid

Answer 6

I make hormones that help you stay alert and full of energy.

Question 7

pancreas.

Answer 7

Pancreas produce the hormone called insulin that helps glucose, the sugar in your blood, enter the cells of your body. I also work close with the digestive system.

Question 8

Adrenal glands

Answer 8

We produce hormones that help you act fast when your in trouble or under stress.

Question 8

Adrenal glands

Answer 8

We produce hormones that help you act fast when your in trouble or under stress.