Endocrine System

Question 1

Pineal gland

Answer 1

Found in the brain

Produces melatonin in the dark to regulate circadian rhythm

Question 2

Parathyroid gland

Answer 2

Found in the neck

Regulates calcium levels by the production of parathyroid hormones that stimulate osteoclasts

Question 3

Adrenal medulla

Answer 3

Found in the abdomen

Produces adrenaline and noradrenaline which have arousing effect on the body

Question 4

Adrenal cortex

Answer 4

Found above kidney

Produces cortisol- response to stress

Produces aldosterone- regulate blood volume and act on kidney to reduce the sodium concentration

Question 5

Ovaries

Answer 5

Found in the female reproductive system

Responsible for the development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics

Regulates menstrual cycle

Question 6

Testes

Answer 6

Releases testosterone

Responsible for the development and maintenance of males sexual characteristics

Regulates sperm production

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Production of insulin by beta cells when increases blood glucose levels

Production of glycogen when decreased blood glucose

Question 8

Functions of the anterior pituitary gland

Answer 8

Releases growth hormones: stimulate body growth and stimulate metabolism

Secretion of thyroid hormones because of the TSH

Prolactin: stimulates the production of milk in response to suckling

FSH: maturation of oocyte and stimulates the production of sperm

FH: stimulates testosterone production and ovulation