Endocrine System

Question 1

What’s the function of the endocrine system

Answer 1

To control and coordinate body functions via hormones

Question 2

What’s the function of the thyroid gland

Answer 2

To produce calcitonin which lowers blood calcium levels

To produce thyroxine which regulates metabolic rate

Question 3

What’s the function of the parathyroid gland

Answer 3

To produce parathormone which increases blood calcium levels

Question 4

What’s the function of the pituitary gland

Answer 4

To produce growth hormone which enhances growth

Question 5

What’s the function of the adrenal glands

Answer 5

To produce adrenaline which increase heart rate

To produce cortisol to respond to stress and help heal and injury recovery

Question 6

What’s the function of of the pancreas gland

Answer 6

To produce insulin which lowers blood glucose levels

Produces glucagon which converts glycogen to glucose

Question 7

What’s the ovary gland function

Answer 7

To produce oestrogen which matures egg and develops secondary sex characteristics

Question 8

What’s the function of the teste gland

Answer 8

To produce testosterone which produces speed and develops secondary male sexual characteristics

Question 9

How does negative feedback with the endocrine system work

Answer 9

When the hormones are released due to a stimulus to try maintain homeostasis

Question 10

How does positive feedback and the endocrine system work

Answer 10

When hormones are released to keep a stimulus happening

Question 11

What’s the difference between and endocrine and exocrine gland

Answer 11

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream whereas exocrine glands secrete into ducts which carry secretions to body cavities