Functions
The main job of the endocrine system is to release these chemical messengers.
Hormones
This hormone lowers blood sugar levels.
Insulin
A condition caused by too little insulin or poor insulin response.
Diabetes mellitus
This gland is known as the “master gland” because it controls other glands.
Pituitary gland
The prefix “hyper-” means this.
Over / Excessive
Hormones travel through this body fluid to reach target organs.
Bloodstream
This hormone raises blood sugar levels.
Glucagon
A disorder caused by an underactive thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism
This butterfly-shaped gland is located in the neck.
Thyroid gland
The prefix “hypo-” means this.
Under / Below normal
The thyroid gland mainly helps regulate this body function.
Metabolism
This hormone helps regulate metabolism.
Thyroxine (T4)
A disorder caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
Hyperthyroidism
This gland sits on top of the kidneys and releases adrenaline.
Adrenal gland
The root word “adren/o” refers to this gland.
Adrenal gland
The pancreas helps maintain this type of balance in the body.
Blood glucose balance (homeostasis)
This hormone causes the “fight or flight” response.
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
A disease resulting from too much cortisol production.
Cushing’s syndrome
This gland regulates blood sugar by producing insulin and glucagon.
Pancreas
The root word “pancreat/o” refers to this organ.
Pancreas
This part of the brain controls the pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus
This hormone controls calcium levels in the blood and is produced by the parathyroid gland.
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
A condition caused by insufficient adrenal hormones, leading to fatigue and low blood pressure.
Addison’s disease
This gland is located in the brain and releases melatonin to control sleep.
Pineal gland
The suffix “-pathy” means this.
Disease or disorder