Organs in the endocrine system

Question 1

What does the hypothalamus control?

Answer 1

Controls the pituitary gland; links brain & hormones

Question 2

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Answer 2

Controls other endocrine glands (“master gland”)

Question 3

What does the pineal gland control?

Answer 3

Controls sleep cycle (produces melatonin)

Question 4

What is the role of the thyroid gland?

Answer 4

Controls metabolism and energy

Question 5

What do the parathyroid glands regulate?

Answer 5

Regulate blood calcium levels

Question 6

What is the function of the thymus?

Answer 6

Helps immune system development (T-cell maturation)

Question 7

What do the adrenal glands help with?

Answer 7

Help respond to stress and control blood pressure

Question 8

What does the pancreas control?

Answer 8

Controls blood sugar levels (insulin & glucagon)

Question 9

What do the testes produce?

Answer 9

Produce testosterone; support sperm production

Question 10

What do the ovaries produce?

Answer 10

Produce estrogen & progesterone; regulates menstruation

Question 11

What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?

Answer 11

Supports pregnancy; produces hormones for fetal growth