Week 11 - Endocrine System

Question 1

Name the Gland and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 1

Pineal Gland: endocrine gland that secretes melatonin

Question 2

Name the Gland and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 2

Hypothalamus: functions in neural and endocrine signalling

Question 3

Name the Gland and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 3

Pituitary Gland: Produces, stores and secretes hormones

Question 4

Name the two regions of the pituitary gland and their key structural difference

Answer 4

Anterior pituitary gland (Glandular tissue)

Posterior pituitary gland (Neural Tissue)

Question 5

Name the organ and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 5

Testes: produce the hormone testosterone which is key to male secondary sex development and sperm production

Question 6

What is the function of ovaries

Answer 6

They produce the hormones oestrogen and progesterone which are key in female secondary sex development and childbirth

Question 7

Name the Gland and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 7

Adrenal gland (medulla and cortex). Produce hormones which regulate stress response

Question 8

Name the Gland and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 8

Thyroid gland: synthesises thyroid hormones

Question 9

Name the Gland and its function indicated by the arrow

Answer 9

Parathyroid Gland (L&R): produce parathyroid hormone to regulate blood calcium levels