Endocrine system

• what is the endocrine system in charge of?

  body processes that happen slowly, such as cell growth.
• what are the functions of the endocrine system?

  - communicates chemical messages to the glands and organs of the body.

  - helps to regulate the activity of cells and organs in the body.
• what is the endocrine system made up of?

  Glands that release hormones into the bloodstream
• what do hormones do?

  regulate metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood among other things.
• what do hormones act as?

  chemical messengers in the body.
• What is the role of the pituitary gland?

  releases ACTH which causes the adrenal gland to release adrenaline and cortisol. It is known as the master gland as it stimulates other glands to release hormones.
• What is the role of the hypothalamus?

  triggers fight or flight response by stimulating the pituitary gland to release ACTH.
• what does ACTH stand for?

  adrenocorticotropic hormone
• what is the role of the adrenal gland?

  releases adrenaline and cortisol directly into the bloodstream which prepares the body for fight or flight.
• what is the role of the pineal gland?

  releases melatonin, regulating our internal body clock.
• what is the role of the ovaries?

  releases the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone.
• what is the role of the testes?


  releases the male hormone testosterone.