Endocrine

• What is the Endocrine System?

  A system of glands that produce and secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions.
• What is a hormone ?

  Chemical messenger
• What Is the pituitary gland?

  • Controls other glands
  • Produces LH + FSH
• What is the Thyroid gland?

  • Controls metabolic rate
  • Secretes Thyroxine
• What is the Adrenal gland ?

  • Prepares body for stressful situations - flight or fight
  • Secretes Adrenaline
• What is the Pancreas ?


  • Controls levels of glucose in blood
  • Secretes Insulin ( too high) + Glucagon (too low)
• What is the ovary ?

  • Menstrual cycle
  • Secretes oestrogen + progesterone
• What are the Testis ?

  • Sperm production
  • Secretes Testosterone
• Where do nerves act?

  Fast in a precise area
• Do hormones or nerves last longer?

  Hormones