Endocrine system

• What system is controlled by hormones?

  The endocrine system
• What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

  To control body functions using hormones
• What do endocrine glands secrete into the bloodstream?

  Hormones
• How do hormones travel in the body?

  Through the bloodstream
• What is a key feature of the effects of the nervous system?

  They are extremely fast but short-lived
• How does the speed of the endocrine system's effects compare to the nervous system?

  The endocrine system is slower
• What are the key glands in the endocrine system?

  • Pituitary gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Adrenal glands
  • Pancreas
  • Ovaries
  • Testes
• What hormone does the pancreas release related to blood glucose?

  Insulin
• What role do the ovaries and testes play in the endocrine system?

  They release hormones for puberty and reproduction
• What does the thyroid gland regulate?

  Growth and metabolic rate
• What hormone is released by the adrenal glands during stress?

  Adrenaline
• Where is the pituitary gland located?

  In the brain
• Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the master gland?

  It regulates other glands' hormone release
• What do pituitary hormones do?

  They act on other glands
• How do the effects of pituitary hormones differ from those of the nervous system?

  Pituitary hormones trigger long-lasting effects
• What should students learn about the endocrine system for exams?

  • Identify locations of endocrine glands
  • Describe roles of different glands
  • Understand hormone functions