major glands of the endocrine system

Question 1

adrenal cortex

Answer 1

Hormones Secreted:
- steroids
Description:
- regulates salt and carbohydrates 
- metabolism

Question 2

adrenal medulla

Answer 2

Hormones Secreted:
- adrenaline
- noradrenaline
Description:
- prepares body for action

Question 3

gonads

Answer 3

Hormones Secreted:
- estrogen
- progesterone
- testosterone 
Description:
- affects reproductive organs, sexual behavior, and physical development

Question 4

hypothalamus

Answer 4

Hormones Secreted:
- neurosecretions
Description:
- controls the pituitary (part brain/part gland; produces neurotransmitters)

Question 5

pancreas

Answer 5

Hormones Secreted:
- insulin
- glucagen
Description:
- regulates sugar metabolism

Question 6

thyroid gland

Answer 6

Hormones Secreted:
- thyroxin
- calcitonin
Description:
- regulates metabolism