The endocrine system

Question 1

Pituitary gland

Answer 1

It is located in the hypothalamus of the brain and known as the ‘master gland’. It controls the release of hormones from all other endocrine glands in the body.
Hormones released: ACTH

Question 2

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 2

A network of glands throughout the body that manufacture and secrete chemical messengers known as hormones

Question 3

Hypothalamus

Answer 3

It links the nervous system to the endocrine system in combination with pituitary. Maintains homeostasis of bodily systems.
Hormones released: CRH

Question 4

Thyroid gland

Answer 4

It modulates metabolism (rate of energy use in the body)
Hormones released: Thyroxine

Question 5

Adrenal glands

Answer 5

Regulates biological effects of the fight response. It increases heart rate, blood supply to muscles and sweating
Hormones released: Adrenaline and cortisol

Question 6

Ovaries / Testes

Answer 6

Reproductive glands, develops secondary sexual characteristics in males and females, appearing at puberty.
Hormones released: oestrogen / testosterone