the endocrine system

Question 1

exocrine gland

Answer 1

have ducts

Question 2

endocrine gland

Answer 2

ductless

Question 3

hormone

Answer 3

chemical messenger produced by the endocrine gland and carried by the bloodstream to another part of the body where it had a specific effect

Question 4

why is the pituitary the master gland?

Answer 4

it produces a range of hormones that regulate other endocrine glands

Question 5

why is the pituitary the master gland?

Answer 5

it produces a range of hormones that regulate other endocrine glands

Question 6

location of hypothalamus gland

Answer 6

above pituitary gland

Question 7

example of a hormone in the hypothalamus gland

Answer 7

ADH

Question 8

ADH

Answer 8

anti-diuretic hormone

Question 9

pineal gland location

Answer 9

in the brain

Question 10

what hormone does the pineal gland produce?

Answer 10

melatonin

Question 11

thyroid location

Answer 11

in the neck

Question 12

adrenal gland hormone

Answer 12

adrenaline

Question 13

why is the pancreas a duo functioning hormone

Answer 13

it has an endocrine and an exocrine gland

Question 14

endocrine gland in pancreas

Answer 14

islets of langerhans
produce insulin

Question 15

exocrine gland in pancreas

Answer 15

produces enzymes such as amylase

Question 16

when is adrenaline produced?

Answer 16

flight or fight

Question 17

what are the symptoms of thyroxine deficiency in young children?

Answer 17

• low metabolic rate
• retarded mental and physical development
• also called cretinism

Question 18

what are the symptoms of thyroxine deficiency in adults?

Answer 18

reduced metabolic rate
tiredness
lack of energy
slow mental and physical activity
weight gain

Question 19

corrective measures for thyroxine deficiency

Answer 19

heel test
tablets or iodine to take

Question 20

thyroxine excess symptoms

Answer 20

increased metabolic rate
bulging eyes
hunger
loss of weight
heat production
nervousness
irritability
anxiety

Question 21

corrective measures for over-active thyroid

Answer 21

surgically removing part of thyroid

Question 22

hormone supplements

Answer 22

insulin
anabolic steroids
contraceptive pills for females (estrogen and protestrone)

Question 23

low insulin

Answer 23

diabetes

Question 24

what is diabetes caused by

Answer 24

failure of the islets of langerhans in the pancreas

Question 25

symptoms of diabetes

Answer 25

• high glucose concentration in the blood and urine
• production of large amounts of urine
• severe thirst
• loss of weight
• tiredness

Question 26

how is diabetes controlled

Answer 26

regular injections of insulin

Question 27

why can insulin not be taken into the digestive system?

Answer 27

it is a protein and would be broken down by enzymes

Question 28

anabolic steroids

Answer 28

drugs that build up protein

Question 29

risks associated with anabolic steroids

Answer 29

liver and adrenal gland damage
infertility