Endocrine system

Question 1

What is the function of the posterior pituitary?

Answer 1

Produces the hormones which controls the body water balance.

Question 2

What is the function of the thyroid?

Answer 2

Controls the metabolism by releasing thyroxine.

Question 3

What is the function of the adrenal gland?

Answer 3

Produces adrenaline (fight, flight and fright response)

Question 4

What is the function of the parathyroid glands?

Answer 4

Increases blood calcium by secreting parathormone.

Question 5

What is the function of the ovaries?

Answer 5

Produces oestrogen and progesterone.

Question 6

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Answer 6

The link between the nervous & endocrine system.

Question 7

What is the function of the anterior pituitary?

Answer 7

Produces 6 hormones.

Question 8

What is the function of the testes?

Answer 8

Produces testosterone.

Question 9

What is the function of the pancreas.

Answer 9

Produces insulin & glucagon to control blood sugar levels.

Question 10

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the _____ whereas exocrine glands secrete into _____

Answer 10

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood whereas exocrine glands secrete into ducts.