Science GA 2.1 Major Glands

Question 1

Is a very small gland near the center of your brain. It helps keep your circadian rhythm (your internal body clock).

Answer 1

Pineal Gland

Question 2

Is an area of your brain that links your brain to your hormonal system.

Answer 2

Hypothalamus

Question 3

Is sometimes called the “master” gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands.

Answer 3

Pituitary Gland

Question 4

Are 4 small glands in your neck that regulate calcium levels in your blood.

Answer 4

Parathyroid Gland

Question 5

Influence the metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and calcium levels

Answer 5

Thyroid Gland

Question 6

Is the organ primarily responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells that protect the body against foreign antigens.

Answer 6

Thymus

Question 7

Influence a person’s body stress response, blood pressure control, and metabolism

Answer 7

Adrenal Glands

Question 7

Is an exocrine and endocrine gland. The main endocrine function of this is to control your blood sugar levels

Answer 7

Pancreas

Question 8

Controls the blood sugar levels. They remove waste products and excess water from the body and help to regulate blood pressure. They activate vitamin D, which helps to maintain strong bones and produce erythropoietin, a hormone that is vital for the production of red blood cells.

Answer 8

Kidneys

Question 9

Make sperm and hormones involved in puberty and reproduction

Answer 9

Testes

Question 10

Store and release eggs and make hormones involved in puberty and reproduction

Answer 10

Ovaries