The Endocrine System

Question 1

Function of glands

Answer 1

To secrete (produce and release) substances

Question 2

What are the two types of glands

Answer 2

Exocrine glands

Endocrine glands

Question 3

A factor of exocrine glands

Answer 3

They have ducts (tubes)

Question 4

Examples of exocrine glands

Answer 4

Pancreas (pancreatic duct)
Liver (bile duct)
Sweat glands (sweat duct)
Tear gland (tear duct)
Kidney (collecting duct)
Salivary glands
Sebaceous glands
Memory glands (in breasts)
Gastric glands (in stomach)

Question 5

Factors of endocrine glands

Answer 5

Are “ ductless “– they do not have ducts (tubes)

Secrete hormones (directly into the blood)

Question 6

Definition of a hormone

Answer 6

A hormone is a chemical produced by an endocrine gland carried in the blood to target organ where it has a specific effect

Question 7

What is the chemical nature of hormones

Answer 7

Most hormones are made of protein

Question 8

What do plant growth regulators and hormones have in common

Answer 8

• They are produced in one location
  – at a different location
  – long-lasting affect (normally)