Human Endocrine System

Question 1

What does the endocrine system do?

Answer 1

sends hormones (chemical messengers) around the body. When they reach the targeted tissue they produce a response

Question 2

Pituitary gland:

Answer 2

• controls many other glands in the body
• secretes hormones into the blood to either have an effect on the body or stimulate other glands

Question 3

pancreas:

Answer 3

• secretes insulin
• controls blood glucose levels

Question 4

thyroid:

Answer 4

• secretes thyroxine
• controls metabolic rate, heart rate and temperature

Question 5

adrenal gland:

Answer 5

• secretes adrenaline
• involved in the body’s response to stressful situations

Question 6

ovary:

Answer 6

• secretes oestrogen
• is involved in the menstrual cycle and the development of female secondary sexual characteristics

Question 7

testes:

Answer 7

• secretes testosterone
• involved in the production of sperm and development of male secondary sexual characteristics

Question 8

How is blood involved in the hormonal system?

Answer 8

it transports the hormone to a target organ or tissue where it has an effect