endocrine system

Question 1

What are hormones

Answer 1

chemicals within the body that regulate the activity of other hormones or bodily functions

Question 2

functions of the endocrine system

Answer 2

• secrete the hormones which are required to regulate many bodily functions
• provide a chemical system of communication via the blood stream

Question 3

3 types of glands and what they do

Answer 3

• Pituitary gland – controls release of other hormones across the body
• Thyroid gland – releases thyroxine, modulates metabolic rate
• Adrenal gland – releases adrenaline. Used in figh or flight response