Endocrine Glands

Question 1

Endocrine Glands

Answer 1

Release secretions (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.

Question 2

Pituitary location

Answer 2

Below the brain

Question 3

Pituitary hormones

Answer 3

Stimulating hormones (TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH) and
Growth hormones

Question 4

Pituitary function

Answer 4

Master gland controls other glands

Regulates growth of bones

Question 5

Hypothalamus location

Answer 5

Part of the brain

Question 6

Hypothalamus function

Answer 6

Stimulates pituitary gland to release hormones

Question 7

Thyroid location

Answer 7

Near the trachea

Question 8

Thyroid hormones

Answer 8

Thyroxine

Question 9

Thyroid function

Answer 9

Regulates metabolism (weight)
Ex: Cretinism, goiter

Question 10

Parathyroid location

Answer 10

Dots on the thyroid

Question 11

Parathyroid hormones

Answer 11

Parathormone

Question 12

Parathyroid function

Answer 12

Regulates calcium metabolism

Question 13

Pancreas location

Answer 13

Abdomen

Question 14

Pancreas hormones

Answer 14

Insulin and

Glucagon

Question 15

Pancreas function

Answer 15

Regulates blood sugar level

Question 16

Adrenal location

Answer 16

Above the kidneys

Question 17

Adrenal hormones

Answer 17

Adrenaline and

Cortisone

Question 18

Adrenal function

Answer 18

Regulates fight or flight and

Regulates cartilage growth

Question 19

Pineal location

Answer 19

Brain

Question 20

Pineal hormone

Answer 20

Melatonin

Question 21

Pineal function

Answer 21

Regulates sleep and sexual maturity