The Endocrine System + Fight Or Flight

Question 1

What does the endocrine system do?

Answer 1

Maintains levels of hormones using glands

Question 2

What are hormones?

Answer 2

Chemicals that travel through the blood and affect different organs

Question 3

What is the pituitary gland?

Answer 3

The “master gland“ – controls when other glands secrete hormones

Question 4

What is the function of the adrenal gland?

Answer 4

Facilitates the release of adrenaline

Question 5

What is the function of the testes?

Answer 5

Facilitate the release of testosterone

Question 6

What is the function of the ovaries?

Answer 6

Facilitate the release of oestrogen and progesterone

Question 7

What is the function of the pineal gland?

Answer 7

Produces melatonin when it’s dark to induce sleep

Question 8

Which two systems work together during the fight or flight response?

Answer 8

Endocrine and autonomic nervous system

Question 9

Fight or flight response: step one

Answer 9

The brain perceives a stressor and signals the adrenal gland to secrete adrenaline into the bloodstream. The sympathetic nervous system is activated.

Question 10

Fight or flight response: step two

Answer 10

The adrenaline in the bloodstream causes physiological changes necessary for the fight or flight response. (E.g. Increases heart rate, dilates pupils)

Question 11

Fight or flight response: part three

Answer 11

Once a threat has passed, the parasympathetic nervous system brings the body back to its normal, resting state