Endocrine System

Question 1

Endocrine system- Glands

Answer 1

Works along nervous system, network of glands of glands that secrete chemical messages called hormones.
Instead of using nerves system uses blood vessels

Question 2

Endocrine system- hormones

Answer 2

Hypothalamus connected to pituitary gland, responsible for stimulating or controlling release of hormones.
Regulates the endocrine system

Question 3

Hypothalamus

Answer 3

Stimulates and controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland

Question 4

Pituitary gland (master gland)

Answer 4

Anterior- andrenocortical trophic hormone, stimulates the adrenal cortex and the release of of cortisol during the stress response.

Posterior- oxytocin, responsible for uterus contractions during childbirth

Question 5

Pineal gland

Answer 5

Melatonin

Responsible for important biological rhythms, including sleep-wake cycle

Question 6

Thyroid gland

Answer 6

Thyroxine

Responsible for regulating metabolism

Question 7

Adrenal gland

Answer 7

Adrenal medulla- adrenaline & noradrenaline, key hormones in the fight or flight response

Adrenal cortex- cortisol, stimulates the release of glucose to provide the body with energy, while supporting the immune system

Question 8

Ovaries (female)

Answer 8

Oestrogen

Controls the regulation of the female reproductive system, including the menstrual cycle and pregnancy

Question 9

Testes (male)

Answer 9

Testosterone

Responsible for the development of the male sex characteristics during puberty, while also promoting muscle growth.