Module 15

Question 1

endocrine glands control

Answer 1

respiration, metabolism, growth, sensory perception, sexual development, reproduction, and movement

Question 2

hypothalamus

Answer 2

responsible for body temp, hunger, thirst, sleep, mood, sex drive, and release of hormones from other glands

Question 3

pituitary

Answer 3

‘master control gland’ that controls the other and makes growth hormone

Question 4

parathyroid

Answer 4

controls the calcium of the body

Question 5

pancreas

Answer 5

produces insulin that helps control blood sugar levels

Question 6

thyroid

Answer 6

produces hormones associated with calorie burning and heart rate

Question 7

adrenal

Answer 7

produces hormones that control sex drive and cortisol

Question 8

pineal

Answer 8

produces melatonin which affects sleep

Question 9

ovaries

Answer 9

produces female sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone

Question 10

testes

Answer 10

produces male sex hormone testosterone and sperm

Question 11

autonomic system

Answer 11

increases HR, BP, RR, pupil dilation, sweating, blood flow increased to muscles heart lungs

Question 12

cerebral cortex

Answer 12

sensory info is processed, regulates cognitive activities such as intense focus, planning, attention and persistance