Endocrine System Basics
What is the endocrine system?
A group of glands that make hormones.
Which gland controls metabolism?
The thyroid gland.
What do hormones carry in the body?
Messages, body reactions.
What do exocrine glands make?
Enzymes and fluids.
Which gland is located in the neck?
The thyroid gland.
What do hormones do?
They send messages in the body.
Which gland produces melatonin?
The pineal gland.
Which gland produces stress hormones like adrenaline?
The adrenal glands.
How do exocrine glands send their products?
Through ducts.
Which glands make tears in the eyes?
The lacrimal glands.
Where do hormones go in the body?
Into the blood.
What does the pituitary gland control?
Kidneys, bones, and puberty.
What hormone do the testes make?
Testosterone.
Give one example of an exocrine product.
Sweat, saliva or milk.
Which gland is in the brain and controls sleep, hunger, and temperature?
The hypothalamus.
What does the endocrine system control?
Growth, sleep, mood, metabolism.
Which gland helps make white blood cells?
The thymus.
What hormones do the ovaries make?
Estrogen and progesterone.
What is one difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
Endocrine use blood, exocrine use ducts.
How many parathyroid glands are located in the thyroid?
Are four tiny glands
What can happen if the endocrine system does not work well?
The body can have problems with growth, mood, or metabolism.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
On top of the kidneys.
Which gland is involved in white blood cell production?
The thymus.
What do sebaceous glands make?
Oil for the skin and hair.
Which gland is on top of the kidneys?
The adrenal glands.