HBS Endocrine System Questions And Answers Graded A+

Endocrine System - communication other than with neurons, hormones sent to cells that have receptors for chemical signals Exocrine glands - release substances through ducts to a certain spot, products are usually passed outside the body Rate of production - making and releasing hormones regulated by negative feedback Rate of delivery - high blood flow delivers more hormones than low blood flow Examples of Exocrine Glands - sweat glands, digestive glands, and salivary glands Thyroid Gland - (endocrine gland) produces T3 and T4, located front of the neck/ near larynxplays important role in regulating metabolism and calcium balance Thymus - (endocrine gland) located at the upper part of the chest behind the breastbone- plays important role in the immune system Pituitary Gland - (endocrine gland) located at the base of the brain- controls involuntary nervous system and produces many hormones that control other hormone glands Pancreas - (endocrine gland) located behind the stomach- creates hormones that regulate blood sugar and help breakdown carbs, fats, and proteins Adrenal - (endocrine gland) located at the top of each kidney- controls metabolism Ovary - (endocrine gland) female reproductive glandTestis (gonads) - (endocrine gland) male reproductive gland that produces testosterone and sperm Hypothalamus - part of the pituitary gland- part of the brain that controls hormone production and produces TRH Pineal - (endocrine gland) located in the brain, plays important role in production and secretion of hormones (ex. melatonin) along with aiding in sexual development Parathyroid - (endocrine gland) located in the neck, controls calcium levels in the body T3/T4 - thyroid hormones used to maintain the body's metabolism growth hormone - stimulate growth and cell production TRH - produced by the hypothalamus, stimulates release of hormones in the pituitary gland TSH - stimulates production of hormones by the thyroid gland FSH - causes ovulation and stimulates growth of the developing egg in the ovary prolactin - stimulates production of milk during pregnancy oxytocin - strengthens labor contractions during