The Endocrine System

Question 1

What is the endocrine system made out of?

Answer 1

Glands that produce hormones directly into the bloodstream, they travel to target organs such as the liver and bind to receptors on this organ

Question 2

What are the 6 glands I need to know?

Answer 2

Pituitary 
Pancreas
Thyroid
Adrenal
Ovaries
Testes

Question 3

What steps happens in your body when blood levels are too high?

Answer 3

1. Pancreas detects blood glucose levels are too high
2. It releases a hormone called insulin
3. Insulin travels to the bloodstream
4. Body cells take in more glucose for respiration and the liver keeps excess glucose and stores it as glycogen
5. Blood glucose levels are returned to normal homeostatic levels

Question 4

What steps happens in your body when blood levels are too low?

Answer 4

1. Pancreas detects blood glucose levels are too low
2. It releases a hormone called glucagon
3. Glucagon travels to the bloodstream to the liver
4. Liver converts glycogen back to glucose
5. Blood glucose levels are returned to normal homeostatic levels