endocrine system

Question 1

endocrine system consist of …

Answer 1

many glands that produce and secrete hormones, which send signals to molecules that are traveling through the bloodstream

Question 2

hormones

Answer 2

allow cells, tissue, and organs to communicate with each other
-play role in almost all bodily functions, including growth, sleeping, digestion, response to stress, and sexual functioning.

Question 3

where are endocrine system glands located?

Answer 3

scattered throughout the body and each has specific role to play

Question 4

pituitary glands

Answer 4

• hangs from base of brain
• anterior lobe- hormones involved in body growth and development
• posterior - secretes hormones that increase reabsorption of water into kidneys

Question 5

hypothalamus

Answer 5

• located in brain
• different daily activities like eating or drinking
• control of the body’s temperature and energy maintenance,
• process of memorizing and in stress control.
• modulates the endocrine system through its connections with the pituitary gland

Question 6

pineal gland

Answer 6

• located in brain

- release: melatonin,

Question 7

thyroid gland

Answer 7

• found in neck just below the Adams apple
• control protein production and the body use of energy
• thyroid regulated by thyroid stimulating hormone
• produce: T3 and tyroxine

Question 8

parathyroid glands

Answer 8

• located on back of thyroid

- hormones necessary for calcium absorption

Question 9

pancreas

Answer 9

• located behind the stomach
• -releases hormones that regulate digestion and blood sugar levels
• produce insulin, glucagon, somatostatin

Question 10

adrenal glands

Answer 10

• sit atop kidneys
• 2 regions:
• adrenal cortex - releases corticosteroids and androgens
• adrenal medulla - regulates the fight or flight response
• produce- cortisol testosterone, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine

Question 11

testes

Answer 11

• glands found in males
• regulate masturation of sex organs and development of secondary sex characteristics: muscle mass, growth of axillary hair
• produce: testosterone, esradiol

Question 12

ovaries

Answer 12

• found in women
• regulate menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and secondary sex characteristics : enlargement of breast/widening of hips
• produce - progesterone, estrogen

Question 13

thymus

Answer 13

production of t cells; role in bodies ability to fight diseases