Endocrine system

Question 1

The Endocrine System

Define

Answer 1

A collection of glands around the body that regulate the bodily functions, growth and psychological factors. It does this by releasing messengers called hormones into the blood stream.

Question 2

Pituitary gland

Function and Hormone

Answer 2

Controls the release of hormones from other glands.
Hormone- Adrenocorticotropic hormone ( part of flight or fight, releases stress hormone)

Known as the master gland

Question 3

Hypothalamus

Function and hormone

Answer 3

Links the Nervous system to the endocrine system and maintains homeostasis.
Hormone-: Corticotropin- releasing hormone

Question 4

Pineal Gland

Function and Hormone

Answer 4

Modualtes a sleep pattern so keeps the body to a day and night rythem
Hormone- melatonin

Question 5

Thyroid gland

Function and Hormone

Answer 5

Modulates metabolism, the rate of energy used by the body
Hormone- Thyroxine

Question 6

Thymus gland

Function and Hormone

Answer 6

Stimulates the development of the T cells that work in the immmune system, helping with disease resistance.
Hormone- Thymosin

Active until puberty

Question 7

Pancreas

Function and hormone

Answer 7

Regulates blood sugar levels, could lead to diabetes.
Hormone- Insulin and Glucagon

Question 8

Adrenal glads

Function and Hormone

Answer 8

Regulates biological effects of the fight or flight response, increases heart rate, blood supply and sweat.
Hormone- Adrenaline.

Question 9

Testicles or ovaries

Function and Hormone

Answer 9

Reproductive glad in both male and females, appear during puberty
Hormones- oestrogen (overies) Testosterone (testicles)