Secondary Endocrine Organs

Question 1

Releases oestrogen and promotes maturation of female productive organs.
Stimulates the development of female characteristics. Regulates the menstrual cycle.

Answer 1

Ovaries

Question 2

Releases testosterone and stimulates bone and muscle growth.
Stimulates the development of secondary male characteristics.
Promotes maturation of male reproductive organs.
Promotes sperm production.

Answer 2

Testes

Question 3

Releases thymosins and Promotes the development and maturation of white blood cells, especially T lymphocytes.

Answer 3

Thymus

Question 4

Releases atrial natriuretic peptide (produced by atria), and brain natriuretic peptide (produced by ventricles)

Answer 4

Heart

Question 5

Releases ghrelin, gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin and
incretins.

Answer 5

Gastrointestinal tract

Question 6

Releases leptin and adiponectin.
Reduces insulin resistance.
Regulates glucose and lipid metabolism.
Reduces inflammation and vasoconstriction.

Answer 6

Adipose tissue

Question 7

Releases erythropoietin
(EPO), calcitriol and renin.

Answer 7

Kidneys

Question 8

Releases Insulin-like growth factor/somatomedin,
thrombopoietin and
hepcidin.

Answer 8

Liver

Question 9

Releases fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and osteocalcin

Answer 9

Skeleton