Edocrine

Question 1

What is the Endocrine System

Answer 1

A collection of glands of that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried toward specific target cells/organs.

Question 2

What re Hormones

Answer 2

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to target cells to trigger specific actions and work slowly, over time, affecting your growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, and mood.

Question 3

Function of the Pituitary

Answer 3

Stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body: thyroid, ovaries, testes, mammary glands, and adrenal glands.
“Master gland”
Stimulates growth/repair of cells

Hormones:
Produces seven hormones:
Human growth hormone (hGH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 4

Thyroid Function

Answer 4

ontrols rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients - known as your metabolism.

Hormones:
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyroxine (T4)

Question 5

Thymus Function

Answer 5

ncreases white blood cell function
Increases immune response
Stimulates certain pituitary hormones

Hormones:
Thymosin and Thymulin

Question 6

Adrenal Function

Answer 6

Helps to react to danger - fight or flight response
Regulates body’s response to:
Stress
Blood sugar levels
Cardiovascular function
Gastrointestinal function
Hormones:
Adrenaline
Steroid hormones (Cortisol)

Question 7

Pancreas function

Answer 7

Lowers blood glucose levels after meals by stimulating the absorption of glucose in the liver and muscle tissue

Hormones: Insulin

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

Egg production
Sexual maturity
Healthy menstrual cycle

Hormones:
Estrogen and Progesterone

Question 9

Testes

Answer 9

Sperm production
Sexual maturity
Maintains healthy levels of muscle and bone mass

Hormones:
Testosterone