The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System

What does the endocrine system consist of?

Glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

What are hormones?

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

Which gland is known as the master gland?

Pituitary gland.

What hormone is released by the adrenal gland?

Adrenaline.

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

To regulate blood glucose concentration.

What do the testes produce in males?

Testosterone and sperm.

What hormones are produced by the ovaries?

Progesterone and oestrogen.

How does the endocrine system interact with the nervous system?

It works closely together to regulate body functions.

What are circulating hormones?

Hormones that travel around the body in the blood.

What are local hormones?

Hormones that act on neighboring cells without entering the bloodstream.

What hormones does the hypothalamus produce?

Dopamine, Growth Hormone, Oxytocin.

Function of the hormones produce by the hypothalamus

control center to maintain homeostasis

What hormones does the pituitary gland produce?

Cortisol, growth hormone, pregnancy hormone

Function of the hormones produce by the pituitary gland

Controls other glands.

What hormones does the pineal gland produce?

Melatonin, Serotonin

Function of the hormones produce by the pineal gland

Regulates the sleep cycle.

What hormones does the thyroid gland produce?

Calcitonin

Function of the hormones produce by the thyroid gland

Controls metabolic rate, heart rate and digestion

What hormones does the adrenal gland produce?

Adrenaline, cortisol, testosterone

Function of the hormones produce by the adrenal gland

immune system/metabolism

What hormones does the pancreas produce?

Insulin

Function of the hormones produce by the pancreas

Regulates blood sugar levels and the digestive system.

What hormones do the testes produce?

testosterone

Function of the hormones produce by the testes

Promotes male secondary sexual characteristics and produces sperm.

What hormones do the ovaries produce?

oestrogen and progesterone

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