endocrine system

Question 1

what is a gland?

Answer 1

a gland is an organ in the body that produces chemicals to help our body survive.

Question 2

what do hormones do?

Answer 2

hormones control and regulate functions. they are released directly into blood stream. they only act on particular cells in the body.

Question 3

what is the hypothalamus

Answer 3

a small part in the brain that links the nervous system to the endocrine system. releases hormones that effect body temp, metabolism, and water retention

Question 4

what is the pineal gland?

Answer 4

it controls our sleeping and waking. melatonin is a major hormone

Question 5

what is a thyroid gland?

Answer 5

it regulates metabolic rate. thyroxine is a major hormone

Question 6

what is a parathyroid gland?

Answer 6

it maintains calcium levels. parathormone is a major hormone

Question 7

what is the pituitary gland?

Answer 7

it is also known as the master gland as it coordinates the endocrine system. it controls the activities of other glands in the body. releases: HGH, and thyroid stimulating hormone

Question 8

what is the pancreas?

Answer 8

it also called the islets of Langerhans. it regulates blood glucose levels. insulin lowers blood glucose levels and glucagon increases it.

Question 9

talk about the adrenal gland

Answer 9

it has 2 layers. the outer cortex which releases aldosterone and the inner medulla which releases adrenaline