Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major organs of the endocrine system?
A
Hypothalamus Pineal gland Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Thymus Adrenal gland Pancreas Parathyroid glands Gonads
2
Q
the Pineal gland
A
- responsible for the hormone melatonin
- which influences sleep cycle
3
Q
the Thyroid gland
located in the neck
A
-produces hormones for regular growth and metabolic rate
4
Q
the Adrenal gland
A
-regulates metabolism and also helps the body deal with stress
5
Q
the Pancreatic gland
A
-secretes digestive enzymes that help break down food in the body
6
Q
the Gonads
A
-produce sex hormones in the body
consist of
- ovaries for women - testes for men
7
Q
the Pituitary gland
A
- controlled by the Hypothalamus in the brain
- responsible for much of the systems regulatory function
