Endocrine system

What do the glands of the endocrine system do?

• Regulate hunger

• Deliver hormones throughout the body

• Balance dopamine in the brain

• Keep the body at a healthy temperature.

Which gland is the "Master" gland?

• Adrenals

• Parathyroid

• Hypothalamus

• Pituitary

What does the Pituitary Gland produce?

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Growth Hormone

• Leptin

What is the function of the Thyroid Gland?

• Clean out the liver

• Expedite puberty

• Produce cortisol

• Regulate metabolism

When do we need adrenaline?

• When we are in danger

• When we need to go to sleep

• When we are sad

• When we are hungry

Which gland is the largest?

• The pituitary gland

• The Pancreas gland

• The adrenal glands

• The thyroid gland

Which gland is the smallest?

• The pituitary gland

• The thyroid gland

• The adrenal glands

• The pancreas gland

What does the pancreas produce?

• Cortisol

• Growth Hormone

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

What does insulin do?

• Regulate metabolism

• Turns food into energy

• Helps you grow

• Moderates dopamine

What hormone do the ovaries produce?

• Testosterone

• Leptin

• Estrogen

• Cortisol