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Endocrine System
http://www.abpischools.org.uk/res/coResourceImport/modules/hormones/en-images/glands_questionmarks.jpg
Which gland is called the master gland?
Which gland is called the master gland?
• Pituitary
http://www.gynaeonline.com/images/pituitary_gland.gif
What hormone produced in the pituitary stimulates development of sex organs (testis and ovaries)?
http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Hormons_feedbag
luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
Which hormone triggers the stress response in the body?
• Adrenocorticotropic hormone
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/assets/learn_its/alevel/psychology/stress/what-is-stress/diagram2.jpg
Which hormone, produced in the posterior pituitary, stimulates contractions of the uterus and
milk release in mammary glands?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/2009/11/091112095038-large.jpg
Oxytocin
http://www.progressdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/oxytocin.gif
What endocrine gland, other than the testis, produces testosterone?
Adrenal Gland
http://adrenalfatiguesymptoms.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/100005-main_Full.jpg
Which gland controls your activity levels and metabolism?
Thyroid Gland
What do the parathyroids do?
• Controls calcium levels in the blood.
What are the two main roles of the pancreas?
• Aids in digestion.
• Controls blood sugar.
Insulin Production
What is the difference between protein based hormones and steroid hormones?
Which endocrine gland controls your sleep cycles?