Science term 1 endocrine

Question 1

Endocrine

Answer 1

Made of endocrine glands which produce hormones. Affect body system, by chemical stimuli.

Question 2

Pancreases

Answer 2

In the exocrine pancreas produces enzymes that help to digest food, particularly protein. When a person’s blood sugar is too high, their pancreas secretes more insulin. When their blood sugar levels drop, their pancreas releases glucagon to raise them to the normal result.

Question 3

Hormones

Answer 3

are chemical substance that released by endocrine glands which stimulate aspects of the body to maintain homeostasis through the blood steam.

Question 4

Hypothalamus

Answer 4

Body temperature, rate of metabolism and water content

Question 5

Thyroid glands

Answer 5

located near voice box and controls the rates at which your body uses energy

Question 6

Pituitary glands

Answer 6

Located at the base of your brain and master glands

Question 7

Gonadotropin

Answer 7

Hypothalamus regulates the secrete of follicle hormones (fsh) and luteinizing hormones (Lh) from the pituitary glands, which acts on gonads to stimulate gonadal development an maturation.

Question 8

Adrenal glands

Answer 8

On top of kidney, controls heart rate, breathing, stress/ response/ flight or fright and Adrenaline (epi-pen)

Question 9

Reproduction glands (Grnh)

Answer 9

Ovaries –> secrete oestrogen
testes–> secrete testerone
controls maturation and secondary sexual characteristics

Question 10

Pineal

Answer 10

Produces the hormone melatonin which is responsible for making you sleepy.

Question 11

Adrenaline

Answer 11

increasing the heart rate and force of heart contractions, increasing blood flow to the muscles and brain, relaxing airway smooth muscles, and assisting in glucose (sugar) metabolism.