Science: Reproductive and Endocrine Systems Flashcards
What it Regulates: The “Master Gland” which regulates all other Endocrine Glands, also releases growth hormone.
Pituitary Gland
What it Regulates: Metabolism, body heat, bone growth.
Thyroid
What it Regulates: Use of Calcium and Phosphorous
Parathyroids
What it Regulates: Links nervous system to endocrine system
Hypothalamus
What it Regulates: Response in emergency or stressful situations, metabolism, blood pressure, salt balance.
Adrenal
What it Regulates: Blood sugar
Pancreas
What it Regulates: Production of eggs; female characteristics
Ovaries
What it Regulates: Production of sperm; male characteristics
Testes
What it Regulates: Parts of the immune system
Thymus
I am a good friend of the sympathetic nervous system and I play a role in preparing your body to handle emergencies. There are two of me in your body and I help you decide whether to fight or flight. Who am I?
ADRENAL GLAND
I am very tiny but I do a lot of tasks in your endocrine system. I help you grow and develop. I provide milk for nursing moms. The back part of me helps maintain the balance of water in your body. Moreover, when I release my hormone oxytocin, it will cause the uterus to contract so a new life can be born. Who am I?
PITUITARY GLAND
I secrete a hormone which helps to stimulate the lymphoid cells to produce T-cells. I am the vanishing gland. You need me most during your early childhood years and I begin to disappear when you reach puberty. I am a member of the endocrine system and lymphatic system. Who am I?
THYMUS
You can thank me for all the muscles you have and your deep voice. I am also the reason why you shave every day. I play a role in reproduction by allowing you to produce sperm cells. Who am I?
TESTES
Many people say I am shaped like a butterfly. I increase metabolism. Mental and physical activities are also influenced by me. Who am I?
THYROID GLAND
I control your mood. I control how sweet you are. I keep your blood sugar within the normal limits. If your blood sugar is too high, I produce insulin and if it is too low, I produce glucagon. I also play a role in your digestion. Who am I?
PANCREAS
When does the reproductive system of humans become active?
A. When an individual grows taller.
B. When an individual reaches high school.
C. When an individual reaches college.
D. When an individual reaches puberty.
D. When an individual reaches puberty.
Which of the following structures of the male reproductive system is responsible in producing sperm cells?
A. penis
B. prostate gland
C. scrotum
D. testis
D. testis
Which of the following is a function of the female reproductive system? A. produces female sex cells
B. produces male sex cells
C. produces male sex hormones
D. protects the reproductive tissues
A. produces female sex cells
Which of the following statements best describes the uterus?
A. It produces egg cells.
B. It is the same place where the egg is fertilized.
C. It is the place where the fertilized egg develops.
D. It receives the male’s penis during mating.
C. It is the place where the fertilized egg develops.
The gland that controls all the endocrine glands is the _________.
A. hypothalamus
B. pituitary gland
C. thalamus
D. thyroid gland
B. pituitary gland
- The following are the functions of the endocrine system EXCEPT for ____.
A. mental development
B. physical development
C. sexual development
D. spiritual development
D. spiritual development
True or False: In cold temperatures, the scrotum becomes firm and wrinkled, thus reducing the overall size of the scrotum.
True
True or False: The penis is composed of epithelial tissues and the engorgement of the erectile tissue with blood causes the penis to enlarge and become firm.
False
True or False: The vas deferens emerges from the epididymis and ascends along the posterior side of the testes to become associated with the blood vessels and nerves that supply the testes.
True
