Body Organs Pop Quiz

8 Adrenal

produces hormones like cortisol & adrenaline: kegels stress response and metabolism

1 Hypothalamus

controls center of the brain connects the endocrine and nervous system to maintain homeostasis

9 Ovaries

mainly produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain fertility development and female health

7 Pancreas

responsible for producing hormones that regulate blood sugar

4 Parathyroid

uses negative feedback loop & secretes PTH to maintain stable blood calcium levels

2 Pineal

mainly responsible for producing melatonin to regulate irregular rhythm, can also inhibit hormones that trigger puberty

3 Pituitary

master glad responsible for vital functions by secreting hormones that regulate other glands

10 Testes

produces testerone. responsible for male development fertility sexual characteristics

6 Thymus

produces & trains T cells that fight viruses & infection essential for strong immune system.

5 Thyroid

regulates metabolism & speed of body from digestion to brain function by releasing T3 &T4 into bloodstream