The 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
• How does the effect of hormones compare to that of the nervous system?

  Hormones produce slower, longer-lasting effects
• Which gland is referred to as the master gland?

  The pituitary gland
• Where is the pituitary gland located?

  In the brain
• What hormone is released by the adrenal glands during stress?

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

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

  Hormones involved in growth and metabolism
• What is the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

  To control blood glucose concentration
• How do pituitary hormones affect other glands?

  They trigger the release of other hormones
• What are the key glands in the endocrine system?

  • Pituitary gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Adrenal glands
  • Pancreas
  • Ovaries
  • Testes
• What are the key differences between the nervous system and the endocrine system?

  • Nervous system uses electrical impulses; endocrine uses hormones
  • Nervous system effects are fast; endocrine effects are slower
  • Nervous system effects are short-lived; endocrine effects are long-lasting
• What are the roles of hormones in the body?

  • Regulate growth
  • Control metabolism
  • Manage stress responses
  • Influence reproduction
  • Maintain homeostasis