ORGANS
What is the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus controls many processes in your body, including your mood, hunger and thirst, sleep patterns and sexual function.
What disease occurs when there aren't enough of certain hormones?
Addison's Disease
What gland produces sperm?
testes
What gland releases melatonin?
the pineal gland
What is the disease that destroys thyroid cells?
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hormones influence our height, muscles, and ____?
Bones
Which organ produces insulin?
pancreas
What is the disease in which there is too much cortisol in the body?
Cushing's Disease
What syndrome is most common in women that is caused by a hormonal imbalance?
premenstrual syndrome
Which gland controls your metabolism?
thyroid
What disease occurs from an overactive thyroid?
Graves Disease
What are adrenals?
They control your metabolism, blood pressure, sexual development and response to stress.
What endocrine gland is located at the base of the brain?
the pituitary gland
What is the most common endocrinology disease?
diabetes
What are hormones?
Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it.