The endocrine system

Question 1

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

Collection of glands around body
Regulate bodily functions, growth and psychological factors
(Works alongside nervous system, slower and long lasting effects)

Question 2

How does the endocrine system act?

Answer 2

By releasing chemical messengers called hormones into blood stream

Question 3

What is the pituitary glands function and hormone?

Answer 3

Function - Controls release of hormones from other glands
Master gland
Hormones - ACTH

Question 4

What is the pancreas function and hormone?

Answer 4

Regulates blood sugar levels, problems with this system lead to diabetes
Hormones - Insulin and Glucagon

Question 5

What is the adrenal glands function and hormone?

Answer 5

Regulates biological effects of the fight or flight response
Increasing heart rate, blood supply to muscles
Hormone - Adrenaline and cortisol

Question 6

What is the ovaries function and hormone?

Answer 6

Reproductive gland
Develops secondary characteristics in females
Appearing at puberty
Hormone - Oestrogen

Question 6

What is the testicles function and hormone?

Answer 6

Reproductive gland
Develops secondary characteristics in females
Appearing at puberty
Hormone - Testosterone