Endocrine System

Question 1

Hypophysis (pituitary)

Answer 1

Makes essential hormones

Question 2

Pineal

Answer 2

Receives and conveys info…

Question 3

Thyroid

Answer 3

Controls speed of metabolism

Question 4

Parathyroid

Answer 4

Maintains serum calcium homeostasis through the synthesis and release of PTH

Question 5

Thymus

Answer 5

Production and maturation of immune cells

Question 6

Adrenal (suprarenal)

Answer 6

Produces hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure that responds to stress and other essential functions

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Produces enzymes that help digest food, particularly proteins

Question 8

Ovary

Answer 8

Produces eggs for fertilization and make hormones like estrogen and progesterone

Question 9

Testis

Answer 9

Produces spermatozoa, the male gametes

Question 10

Hypothalamus

Answer 10

Produces hormones that controls the body tempo heart rate and hunger (keeps it in stable state)

Question 11

Heart

Answer 11

Pumps blood and oxygen around the body and delivers waste products (carbon dioxide) back to the lungs to be removed

Question 12

Kidney

Answer 12

Removes waste from the blood and returns the clean blood back to the body

Question 13

Gastrointestinal tract

Answer 13

Ingestion and digestion of food, nutrient absorption, secretion of water and enzymes and execration of waste products

Question 14

Placenta

Answer 14

Provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby

Question 15

Endocrine glands

Answer 15

Ductless glands that produces hormones and releases into blood streams

Question 16

Hormonal secretion

Answer 16

Controls many body functions, such as growth, repair and reproduction

Question 17

Target organ

Answer 17

Most affected by specific chemical, drug, bacteria and other substances