The Endocrine System

Label the endocrine system

1 = pituitary

2 = thyroid

4 = adrenal

5 = pancreas

6 = ovaries

7 = pineal

8 = hypothalamus

9 = testes

the endocrine system is…

another communication system in the body which works alongside the nervous system

the endocrine system is made up of…

various glands that release hormones which are secreted into the bloodstream

Different hormones produce…

different effects

why is the endocrine system slower than the nervous system

Instead of using nerves to transmit information this system uses blood vessels; the hormone released into the blood will be transported throughout the body

the endocrine system is slower but has … effects than the nervous system

longer

the hypothalamus is connected to the…

pituitary gland

the hypothalamus is responsible for …

stimulating or controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland

the hypothalamus is the….

control system which regulates the endocrine system

what is the pituitary gland also known as

the master gland

why is the pituitary gland called the master gland

the hormones released by the pituitary gland control and stimulate the release of hormones from other glands in the endocrine system

what hormone does the pineal gland release

melatonin

what is melatonin responsible for

important biological rhythms , including sleep-wake cycle

what does the thyroid release

thyroxine

what does thyroxine do

responsible for regulating metabolism

what do the testes release

testosterone

what is testosterone responsible for

the development of male sex characteristics during puberty while also promoting muscle growth

what do ovaries release

oestrogen

what does oestrogen control

the regulation of the female reproductive system, including the menstrual cycle and pregnancy

what does the adrenal gland release

adrenaline

adrenaline plays a key role in the …

fight or flight response