endocrine system

• What is the endocrine system?

  The endocrine system is a system that controls the body using hormones.
• What is the role of hormones in the endocrine system?

  Hormones are chemicals that are secreted into the bloodstream to act on specific target organs.
• How does the endocrine system differ from the nervous system in terms of speed and duration of effects?

  The endocrine system produces slower effects that are more long-lasting compared to the fast but short-lived effects of the nervous system.
• What are the key glands in the endocrine system?

  • Pancreas
  • Ovaries
  • Testes
  • Thyroid gland
  • Adrenal glands
  • Pituitary gland
• What is the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

  The pancreas releases hormones that control the concentration of glucose in the blood.
• What is the role of the thyroid gland in the endocrine system?

  The thyroid gland produces hormones involved in growth and regulating the body's basal metabolic rate.
• What hormones do the ovaries and testes release, and what are their roles?

  The ovaries and testes release hormones involved in puberty and reproduction.
• What hormone do the adrenal glands release and when is it produced?

  The adrenal glands release adrenaline, which is produced in times of fear or stress.
• What is a key point about pituitary hormones?

  They act on other glands and cause other hormones to be released.
• Where is the pituitary gland located?

  The pituitary gland is located in the brain.
• Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the master gland?

  Because it releases hormones that act on other glands and trigger the release of additional hormones.