Function Of The Endocrine System

Question 1

What is the purpose of the endocrine system

Answer 1

Controls the bodily functions. Enable the secretion of hormones (which are chemical messengers) to activate organs in the body eg excite or inhibit eg adrenaline increasing heart rate in fight or flight

Question 2

Adrenal Gland

Answer 2

Secretes Adrenaline

Controls hormones that initiate fight or flight response in the SNS

Question 3

Pituitary gland

Answer 3

Secretes LH and FSH

Master gland that controls other glands. Ovulation and menstrual cycle

Question 4

Thyroid gland

Answer 4

Secretes thyroxine

Metabolism, concentration, memory, regulating bodily systems eg energy, sleep

Question 5

Pineal gland

Answer 5

Secretes melatonin

Sleep

Question 6

Ovaries

Answer 6

Secretes oestrogen and progesterone

Breast development, hips widen, grow body hair, menstrual cycle

Question 7

Testes

Answer 7

Secretes testosterone

Widens shoulders, deeper voice, testes drop, growth in body hair, more muscular