Endocrine System

• what is the role of the endocrine system?

  Hormone regulation
• 2 key differences between the endocrine system and the nervous system?

  1. nervous= uses electrical impulses that travel down neurones. endorine= uses hormones that are chemicals carried in bloodstream
  2. nervous= extremely fast . endocrine= much slower effect and long lasting
• name the 6 glands?

  1. pituitary gland
  2. thyroid gland
  3. pancreas
  4. adrenal glands
  5. testes
  6. ovaries
• what does each gland produce?

  • Pituitary gland: releases hormones - Thyroid gland: thyroxine - regulates metabolism rate
  • - Adrenal glands: adrenaline - fight or flight
  • - Pancreas: insulin and glucagon
  • - Ovaries: oestrogen and progesterone
  • - Testes: testosterone
• what is the pituitary gland known as?

  Master gland