Endocrine system

Question 1

The Spinal Cord

Answer 1

Complex cable of nerves that connects brain to rest of the body

carries motor and sensory neurons

Question 2

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the ______

Hormones serve to organize the nervous system and body
Hormones also activate behavior, such as sexual behavior

Answer 2

bloodstream

Question 3

Thyroid gland

Answer 3

Secretes hormones (primarily thyroxin) that control metabolism

Question 4

Control levels of calcium and phosphate which in turn controls levels of excitability

Answer 4

Parathyroid glands

Question 5

Pineal gland

Answer 5

Secretes melatonin which regulates the sleep-wake cycle

Question 6

Regulates blood-sugar levels
Secretes insulin and glucagon

Answer 6

Pancreas

Question 7

Pituitary gland

Answer 7

Referred to as the “master gland” because it regulates many other glands

Question 8

Gonads

Answer 8

Ovaries and testes secrete estrogens and androgens

Question 9

Adrenal glands

Answer 9

Secretes hormones in reaction to stress