The Endocrine System

Question 1

What is the endocrine system

Answer 1

A network of glands
Store chemical messages (hormones)
Alongside the nervous system this regulates the psychological processes of the human body
The endocrine system uses blood vessels to deliver hormones to their target sites in the body
The target cell has receptors which the hormone fits into to activate it
Allows the CNS to target a large number of systems in the body

Question 2

What does the system work like

Answer 2

A thermostats where the levels of hormones are increased/decreases as necessary by the areas (glands)which them

Question 3

Why is negative feedback key

Answer 3

It is key because as the levels of the hormone increases it slows down and eventually stops the production of the hormone

Question 4

What is the pituitary gland

Answer 4

A gland that produces hormones to influence the release of hormones from other glands to the bloodstream and produces hormones that travel to their specific target
The gland is controlled by by the hypothalamus

Question 5

What is the pituitary gland controlled by

Answer 5

the hypothalamus

Question 6

What hormone does the anterior (front) pituitary gland releases

Answer 6

ACTH

Question 7

What hormone does the posterior (back) pituitary gland release

Answer 7

Oxytocin

Question 8

What are the adrenal glands

Answer 8

Glands that are situated on top of the kidneys

Question 9

What are the two parts of the adrenal glands

Answer 9

Adrenal cortex (outside)
Adrenal medulla (inside)

Question 10

What hormone does the adrenal cortex release

Answer 10

Cortisol

Question 11

What hormone does the adrenal medulla release

Answer 11

Adrenaline