Endocrine System

Question 1

Pancreas

Answer 1

A gland situated near the stomach that produces insulin. Insulin is needed to control glucose (blood sugar) levels in the body

Question 2

Pituitary function

Answer 2

Located at the base of the brain, the pituitary is the ‘master gland’ that regulates all the other endocrine glands

Question 3

Adrenal function

Answer 3

There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. They produce adrenaline, the ‘fight-or-flight’ hormone. This is released into the bloodstream as a response to the threat and prepares the body to fight or run by raising the heart and breathing rates

Question 4

Thyroid function

Answer 4

Located in the lower front part of the neck the thyroid produces thyroxine, which affects growth and sustains metabolism (how the body functions)

Question 5

Ovaries function

Answer 5

The ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone as well as eggs. These hormones control breast growth and reproductive functions such as menstruation and pregnancy

Question 6

Testes

Answer 6

A source of sex hormones, testosterone in males affects male characteristics such as sexual development, growth of facial hair and changes at puberty, as well as sperm production