Glands
Functions
Hormones
Homeostasis
Body Systems
100
This gland is located in the abdomen area and rests horizontally near the stomach.
pancreas
100
The function of the testes is to produce
testosterone
100
The adrenal glands produce what hormone?
adrenalin
100
The control of body temperature is referred to as..
thermoregulation
100
I consist of the brain and spinal cord. What system am I?
Central Nervous System.
200
What is the name of the gland located at the base of the brain?
pituitary gland
200
The ovary's function is to produce what two hormones?
Oestrogren and progesterone
200
Name either a hormone produced in the ovaries or testes. Bonus 100 points if you can name all 3.
progesterone
oestrogen
testosterone
200
True of false? A positive feedback reaction keeps the response going in the same direction.
True
200
To stay in control, two systems of the body are required. Name them.
Nervous and endocrine systems.
300
This gland connects the nervous and endocrine systems.
hypothalamus
300
The function of the pancreas is to produce (2 functions)
glucose and maintain blood sugar levels.
300
This hormone controls our body rhythms such as sleeping and waking.
melatonin
300
Maintenance of our bodies internal environment is homeostasis. Name two things that need to be within a particular range.
temperature
pH
ions
glucose
water
carbon dioxide
300
Capillaries, veins, and arteries are components of this body system.
Cardiovascular
400
a. What is the name of the two smalls glands found on top of the kidneys.
b. One of their functions is response to stress. Provide an example of a stress response.
Adrenal glands
raises blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate and supply of blood to muscles.
400
The role of the hypothalamus is to (2 required)
keep the body stable and in homeostasis.
400
Name one of the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
LH (luteinising hormone
Growth Hormone
Prolactin
400
Negative feedback reactions are those in which the response is in the opposite direction to the stimulus. Provide an example of a negative feedback reaction in the body.
Secretion of glucagon when low blood sugar detected.
400
Biceps brachii, quadricep and deltoid are three of the many parts that make up this body system. Name two other examples.
Muscular system.
Answers will vary e.g. hamstrings, calf, triceps, latissimus dorsi, gluteals.
500
What is the name of the 4 very small glands located on the butterfly shaped thyroid gland. They control the amount a c___________ in our blood.
parathyroid gland
calcium
500
The role of the endocrine system is to
regulate hormones in the body.
500
This hormone helps to control rate or chemical activity in cells and regulates growth, often referred to as metabolism. Hint it has a similar name to the gland where it is found.
Thyroxine
500
To achieve homeostasis, any changes or variations need to be detected, communicated and acted upon. What is the name of this model.
stimulus-response model
500
Name 5 parts of the digestive system.
