GCSE Biology - The Endocrine System Certification Review Exam Questions And Answers Verified.

what are hormones? - correct answer chemical messengers sent in the blood what are hormones made in and secreted by? - correct answer endocrine glands where is the pituitary gland? - correct answer base of brain what hormone does ovaries produce? - correct answer oestrogen what hormone do the testes produce? - correct answer testosterone what hormone does the thyroid produce? - correct answer thyroxine what hormone does the adrenal gland produce? - correct answer adrenaline what hormone does the pancreas produce? - correct answer insulin where is the thyroid? - correct answer neck where is the adrenal gland? - correct answer above the kidneys where is the pancreas? - correct answer in front of kidneys what does thyroxine regulate? - correct answer basal metabolic rate protein synthesis what does adrenaline do? - correct answer prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response what does insulin do? - correct answer regulate blood glucose levels do nerves or hormones have faster action? - correct answer nerves do nerves or hormones act for longer periods of time? - correct answer hormones do nerves or hormones act on very specific areas? - correct answer