Endocrine System

Question 1

Pituitary gland

Answer 1

‘Master gland’
-controls the release of hormones from other glands
-anterior(front)- releases ACTH which stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol in stress response
Posterior(back) x release oxytocin which is responsible for uterus contraction in childbirth

Question 2

Hypothalamus

Answer 2

Connected to the pituitary gland and stimulates and controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland

Question 3

Thymus gland

Answer 3

Stimulates the development of T cells in the immune system
- release thymosin

Question 4

adrenal gland

Answer 4

Adrenal medulla
- release adrenaline and neuroadrenaline in fight or flight
Adrenal cortex
-release cortisol and stimulates the release of glucose to provide the body with energy

Question 5

Thyroid gland

Answer 5

Release thyroxine
- responsible for regulating metabolism

Question 6

Pineal gland

Answer 6

Release melatonin
- moderates sleep patterns keeping body in a day and night circadian rhythm

Question 7

Testes

Answer 7

Release testosterone
-responsible for the development of male sex characteristics during puberty while promoting muscle growth

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

Release oestrogen
- controls the regulation of the female reproductive system ie pregnancy and menstrual cycle

Question 9

Define endocrine system

Answer 9

A network of glands across the body that secrete chemical messages called hormones