Endocrine System

Question 1

endocrine

Answer 1

to secrete within

Question 2

acr/o

Answer 2

extremities

Question 3

andr/o

Answer 3

male

Question 4

estr/o

Answer 4

female

Question 5

gonad/o

Answer 5

sex organ/gland

Question 6

homo-

Answer 6

same

Question 7

home/o

Answer 7

same, sameness

Question 8

kal/o

Answer 8

potassium

Question 9

natr/o

Answer 9

sodium

Question 10

toxic/o

Answer 10

poison

Question 11

-dipsia

Answer 11

thirst

Question 12

-prandial

Answer 12

pertaining to a meal

Question 13

-tropin

Answer 13

stimulate

Question 14

pineal gland

Answer 14

regulates body’s sleep cycle

Question 15

pituitary gland

Answer 15

“master gland” at base of brain
- regulates other glands

Question 16

hypothalamus

Answer 16

a part of the brain
- regulates the pituitary gland
- influences appetite, sleep, and body temp

Question 17

thyroid

Answer 17

located in the throat region
- regulates metabolism

Question 18

parathyroid gland

Answer 18

responsible for calcium balance

Question 19

adrenal glands

Answer 19

sits right atop of kidney (looks fatty)
- produces hormones and adrenaline

Question 20

pancreas

Answer 20

helps w regulation of sugar levels

Question 21

thymus

Answer 21

helps create T-cells (WBC) which helps immune system

Question 22

testicles (MALE)

Answer 22

responsible for producing testosterone

Question 23

testosterone

Answer 23

a hormone that helps w male development and sexual needs

Question 24

ovaries (FEMALE)

Answer 24

responsible for producing estrogen and progesterone

Question 25

estrogen and progesterone

Answer 25

hormones for females development, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual drive (libido)