Endocrine System Simple

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Gland which is located in brain and controls endocrine system. Uses info from nervous system to determine when to tell other glands to produce hormones

Question 2

Pituitary

Answer 2

Small gland which makes hormones that control thyroid gland, adrenal gland, ovaries and testicles

Question 3

Thyroid

Answer 3

Butterfly shaped gland in front of neck. Responsible for metabolism

Question 4

Parathyroid

Answer 4

Four tiny glands which control level of calcium in body. Allows heart, kidneys, bones and nervous system to work properly by doing this

Question 5

Adrenal

Answer 5

One on top of each kidney
Control metabolism, BP, sexual development and response to stress

Question 6

Pineal

Answer 6

This gland manages sleep cycle by releasing melatonin which makes you sleepy

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Plays role in digestive system. Makes hormone called insulin which controls level of sugar in blood

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

Release oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone

Question 9

Testes

Answer 9

Make sperms and releases testosterone