Endocrine system

Question 1

What are glands ?

Answer 1

• Produce and secrete hormones to regulate organs within the body
• Each gland produces different hormones for different organs

Question 2

What is the endocrine system ?

Answer 2

• Works alongside the nervous system
• Includes glands and horones
• regulated through negative feedback

Question 3

What are hormones ?

Answer 3

• Chemicals that circulate in the blood stream
• Stimulates parts of the body

Question 4

What is the pituitary gland ?

Answer 4

• The master gland
• regulates the whole endocrine system
• Releases ACTH (hormone)
• The variety of hormones produced here regulate the release of other hormones elsewhere in the body
• ACTH regulates cortisol

Question 5

What is the pineal gland ?

Answer 5

• Located in the brain
• Produces melatonin
• Involved with biological rhythms such as the sleep-wake cycle

Question 6

What is the adrenal gland ?

Answer 6

• Located in the kidneys
• Adrenal cortex = the outer part which is necessary for life
• Adrenal medulla - the inner part which isn’t necessary for life
• Manages stress
• Plays a large part in fight or flight

Question 7

What are the ovaries ?

Answer 7

• Produces progesterone and oestrogen
• contributes to the menstrual cycle
• Linked to teh sensistivity of social cues

Question 8

What are testes ?

Answer 8

• Produces testosterone
• Increases sex drive
• Linked to aggression