Endocrine System

Question 1

• Composed of glands that secrete different types of hormones that affect almost every cell, organ and function of our body
• Endocrine glands secrete chemicals known as hormones into the bloodstream
• When a hormone in the blood reaches the target organ, it produces a notable effect

Answer 1

Endocrine System

Question 2

• LOC: base of brain

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: growth hormone, LH and FSH

Answer 2

Pituitary Gland

Question 3

• LOC: below the voice box

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: thyroxin and calcitonin, regulates body metabolism and causes storage of calcium in bones

Answer 3

Thyroid Gland

Question 4

• LOC: below the voice box

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: parathormone controls calcium level within the bones and blood

Answer 4

Parathyroid

Question 5

• LOC: in brain

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: melatonin (body clock) and produced in response to darkness

Answer 5

Pineal Gland System

Question 6

• LOC: in front of heart

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: thymosin (enables body to produce antibodies, immune system)

Answer 6

Thymus

Question 7

• LOC: on top of kidneys

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: adrenaline, prepares body for action, controls heart rate, and breathing in emergency

Answer 7

Adrenal Glands

Question 8

• LOC: between kidneys

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: insulin ang glucagon, regulates the blood sugar levels

Answer 8

Pancreas

Question 9

• LOC: lower abdomen

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: androgen and testosterone (control maturation and male characteristics)

Answer 9

testes

Question 10

• LOC: lower abdomen

- HORMONES RELEASED/FUNCTIONS: estrogen and progesterone (influence female traits with support of reproductive system)

Answer 10

Ovaries

Question 11

Stimulates the production of sex hormones (testosterone, progesterone, androgen)

Answer 11

Lutenizing hormone

Question 12

Stimulates the production of sex cells (sperms and eggs)

Answer 12

Follicle stimulating hormone