Endocrine Organs

Question 1

Pancreas

Answer 1

Produces insulin and glucagon. Helps metabolize carbohydrates and indirectly helps metabolize fats and protein.

Question 2

Parathyroid gland

Answer 2

Sits next to the thyroid gland. Controls calcium and phosphorus levels and produces parathyroid hormone.

Question 3

Thyroid gland

Answer 3

Produces T3 and T4 and controls the rate of body metabolism.

Question 4

Adrenal medulla

Answer 4

Core of the adrenal gland. Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Question 5

Adrenal cortex

Answer 5

Outer shell of the adrenal gland. Synthesizes glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids . This includes aldosterone and cortisol.

Question 6

Adrenal gland

Answer 6

• Maintains electrolyte balance.
• Helps with carbohydrate fat and protein metabolism
• Sustains the fight or flight response

Question 7

Pituitary Gland

Answer 7

• Promotes body tissue growth
• controls water absorption
• controls sexual development and function
• influenced by the hypothalamus

Question 8

Hypothalamus

Answer 8

• controls the ANS
• controls body temperature
• appetite
• sleep