Endocrine System

Question 0

Hormones produced by pituitary gland and its function

Answer 0

(Master gland) regulates endocrine functions

Produces MSH

Question 1

Position of all 7 glands

Answer 1

Pituitary- behind eyes
Thyroid- middle of throat
Parathyroid- each side of thyroid
Thymus- center of chest
Suprarenal (adrenal)- on top of kidney
Pancreas- middle of abdomen
Reproductive (testis, ovaries)

Question 2

Hormones produced by the Thyroid gland and its function

Answer 2

Produce thyroxine (T3) 
               triiodothyronine (T4)

Regulates metabolism

Question 3

Hormones produced by the parathyroid gland and its function

Answer 3

Produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Maintains blood calcium levels

Question 4

Hormones produced by the thymus gland and its function

Answer 4

Produces tymosin

Immune system

Question 5

Hormones produced by Suprarenal gland and its function

Answer 5

Produces Adrenalcortical steroid, or just corticosteriods

Adrenalin

Question 6

Hormones produced by the pancreas and its function

Answer 6

Produce glucagon and insulin

Carb (sugar) metabolism

Question 7

Hormones produced by testis and ovaries and its function

Answer 7

Produces testosterone, estrogen and progesterone

Reproduce