The endocrine system

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Link between the nervous and endocrine system

No hormones

Question 2

Pituitary Gland

Answer 2

“Master gland” controls all other glands in the endocrine system, also controls the growth of the body
hormones: Growth hormone
Many other hormones

Question 3

Pineal Gland

Answer 3

Controls the wake? Sleep cycle

Hormones: melatonin

Question 4

Thyroid Gland

Answer 4

Control how the body burns fats/fuels to make energy

Hormones: Thyroxine

Question 5

Parathyroid Gland

Answer 5

Controls the levels of calcium in the bloodstream

Hormones: Calcitonin

Question 6

Adrenal Gland

Answer 6

1.Increase blood pressure/heart rate in respones to the environment cues
2. Controls salt/water balance
Hormones: Adrenaline/Epinephrine
corticosteroid

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Controls the levels of sugar in the bloodstream

Hormones: Insulin, Glucagon

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

Produces eggs, aid in sexual development

Hormones: Estrogen, progesterone

Question 9

Testes

Answer 9

Produces sperm, aid in sexual development

Hormones: testosterone

Question 10

Endocrine system

Answer 10

1. Hypothalamus
2. Pineal Gland
3. Pituitary Gland
4. Thyroid Gland
5. Parathyroid Gland
6. Adrenal Gland
7. Pancreas
8. Ovaries
9. Testes