Endocrine System Basics

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

• Transporting oxygen in the body

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing energy through digestion

• Regulate bodily functions through hormone secretion

Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?

• Thyroid gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pituitary gland

• Pancreas

What is the role of the thyroid gland in the endocrine system?

• Produces insulin

• Regulates blood pressure

• Controls body temperature

• Regulates metabolism, growth, and development

How do hormones travel in the body?

• Through the air

• Via carrier pigeons

• Through the bloodstream

• By telepathy

What hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Thyroxine

What is the fight or flight hormone?

• Cortisol

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Adrenaline

How does the endocrine system communicate with the rest of the body?

• Release of hormones into the bloodstream

• Sending smoke signals

• Sending electrical signals through nerves

• Using telepathy

What is the role of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

• Regulates body temperature

• Produces hormones like insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.

• Stores excess water in the body

• Produces bile to aid in digestion

How can disruptions in the endocrine system lead to health problems?

• Disruptions in the endocrine system only affect mental health.

• Eating a balanced diet can counteract any disruptions in the endocrine system.

• Imbalances in hormone levels affect bodily functions.

• Exercising regularly has no impact on the endocrine system.

Which of these functions are the main function of the endocrine system?

• To ensure that we take in oxygen through the lungs

• To make hormones that control growth and development

• To control balance, movement, and coordination

• To protect the body from disease caused by pathogens