HORMONES AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question 1

HORMONES

Answer 1

• chemicals secreted by the glands of the endocrine system.

Question 2

HYPOTHALAMUS

Answer 2

• a brain structure that regulates basic biological needs and motivational systems.

Question 3

PITUITARY GLAND

Answer 3

• a master gland of the endocrine system.

- produces hormones and sends commands about hormone production to other glands of the endocrine system.

Question 4

ADRENAL GLANDS

Answer 4

• a pair of endocrine glands located adjacent to the kidneys.
• release stress hormones, such as cortisol and epinephrine.

Question 5

ENDORPHINE

Answer 5

• hormone produced by the pituitary and hypothalamus.

- functions to reduce pain and induce feelings of pleasure.