The Endocrine System

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The Endocrine System

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What does the endocrine system consist of?

Glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

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What are hormones?

Chemicals released by glands or tissues that interact with specific receptors on cells.

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Which gland is known as the master gland?

Pituitary gland.

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What hormone is released by the adrenal gland?

Adrenaline.

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What is the primary function of insulin produced by the pancreas?

To regulate blood glucose concentration.

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What do the testes produce in males?

Testosterone and sperm.

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What hormones are produced by the ovaries?

Progesterone and oestrogen.

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How does the endocrine system interact with the nervous system?

It works closely together to regulate body functions.

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What are circulating hormones?

Hormones that travel around the body in the blood.

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What are local hormones?

Hormones that act on neighboring cells without entering the bloodstream.

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What hormones does the hypothalamus produce?

Dopamine, Growth Hormone, Oxytocin.

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Function of the hormones produce by the hypothalamus

control center to maintain homeostasis

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What hormones does the pituitary gland produce?

Cortisol, growth hormone, pregnancy hormone

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Function of the hormones produce by the pituitary gland

Controls other glands.

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What hormones does the pineal gland produce?

Melatonin, Serotonin

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Function of the hormones produce by the pineal gland

Regulates the sleep cycle.

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What hormones does the thyroid gland produce?

Calcitonin

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Function of the hormones produce by the thyroid gland

Controls metabolic rate, heart rate and digestion

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What hormones does the adrenal gland produce?

Adrenaline, cortisol, testosterone

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Function of the hormones produce by the adrenal gland

immune system/metabolism

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What hormones does the pancreas produce?

Insulin

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Function of the hormones produce by the pancreas

Regulates blood sugar levels and the digestive system.

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What hormones do the testes produce?

testosterone

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Function of the hormones produce by the testes

Promotes male secondary sexual characteristics and produces sperm.

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What hormones do the ovaries produce?

oestrogen and progesterone

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Function of the hormones produce by the ovaries

Oestrogen: promotes female secondary sexual characteristics

Progesterone: produces eggs and plays a role in the menstrual cycle