S.1.8 - Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System

Question 1

Adrenal Gland

Answer 1

A gland above the kidney that produces hormones to regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and other functions.

Question 2

Hormone

Answer 2

A chemical substance that regulates specific processes in the body.

Question 3

Parathyroid

Answer 3

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces parathyroid hormone. Regulates calcium levels.

Question 4

Thyroid

Answer 4

The gland in the neck that secretes hormones that regulate growth, development, and metabolic rate.

Question 5

Pineal

Answer 5

A small gland near the center of the brain that secretes melatonin - “which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones.”

Question 6

Pituitary

Answer 6

The endocrine gland at the base of the brain that controls growth and development. It stimulates the adrenal and thyroid glands.

Question 7

Thymus

Answer 7

The lymphoid organ that produces T-cells for the immune system.

Question 8

Hypothalamus

Answer 8

Works to maintain homeostasis. Connects the endocrine and nervous system. In doing so, it plays a part in many important functions of the body (ex. body temp, thirst, weight control, etc.)

Question 9

Pancreas

Answer 9

Release insulin and glucagon. (Digestive processes also take place in the pancreas)

Question 10

Ovaries

Answer 10

Secretes primarily estrogen and progesterone which are vital to normal reproductive development and fertility.

Question 11

Testes

Answer 11

Secretes testosterone—a hormone that is vital to the normal development of male physical characteristics.