Producing Hormones Flashcards
What’s the function of the ovaries?
It regulates female functions.
What hormone does the pineal gland make?
Melatonin.
What’s the function of the pineal gland?
It regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
What gland makes insulin?
The pancreas.
What’s the function of the pancreas?
It regulates the glucose levels.
What hormone does the adrenal gland make?
Adrenaline.
What gland makes estrogen?
Ovaries.
What’s the function of the adrenal gland?
It responses to stress.
What hormone does thyroid make?
Thyroxine.
What’s the function of the thyroid?
It regulates growth/metabolism.
What gland makes testosterone?
Testes.
What’s the function of the testes?
It regulates male functions.
What hormone does parathyroid make?
Parathyroid hormone.
What’s the function of the parathyroid?
It regulates the calcium in blood and bones.
What gland makes endorphins?
The pituitary gland.
