The Endocrine System

Question 1

The Endocrine System

Answer 1

The body’s slow, chemical communication system that works by releasing hormones (received only specific sites) into the bloodstream.

Under normal circumstances, it works with our parasympathetic nervous system to sustain homeostasis and normal functioning.

In a crisis, it works to support the sympathetic system when
responding to a stressful situation.

Question 2

Pituitary Gland

Answer 2

The “Master” Gland of the Endocrine System

Regulates the activity of all other glands in the Endocrine system.

The Pituitary Gland is under the control of the hypothalamus, and it sends out hormone signals to the other endocrine glands.

Question 3

Thyroid Gland

Answer 3

Regulate metabolism, physical growth and development, and calcium rate.

Question 4

Adrenal Gland

Answer 4

Regulate the fight or flight response and metabolism.

Question 5

Pancreas

Answer 5

Regulate the level of sugar (glucose) in the
blood.

Question 6

Gonads

Answer 6

Regulate bodily development (secondary sex development) and maintain reproductive organs in adults (produce sperm/eggs).