Endocrine System

Question 1

What is the place and function of the Adrenal glands/Fight or Flight

Answer 1

Above the kidneys; Secreates epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 2

What is the place and function of the Hypothalamus/Reward Center

Answer 2

At the center of the brain; Secreates dopamine

Question 3

What is the place and function of the Ovaries

Answer 3

Found in the abdominopelvic cavity; Produces estrogen and progestrone

Question 4

What is the place and function of the Pancreatic islets/Pancrease

Answer 4

Found in the abdominal cavity; Produces Glucagon and insulin

Question 5

What cell makes Glucagon

Answer 5

Alpha Cells

Question 5

What cell makes Insulin

Answer 5

Beta Cells

Question 6

What is the place and function of the pinel gland

Answer 6

At the center of the brain; Produces melatonin and regulates the circadian rhythum

Question 7

What is the place and function of the Pituitary gland/Master gland

Answer 7

At the center of the brain; Secreates growth hormone, Prolactin, and follicle stimulating hormone

Question 8

What is the place and function of the testies

Answer 8

Found in the abdominopelvic cavity; Secreates testosterone

Question 9

What is the place and function of the thyroid

Answer 9

Found in the front of the neck; Secreates calcitonin