Endocrine System Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the function of the Endocrine System | Controlling + regulating of Homeostasis/Hormones |
| What are Endocrine Glands | Ductless - Produce hormones eg. Adrenal |
| What are Exocrine Glands | Ducts - Produce Non hormone products eg. Sweat |
| What is the function of the Pineal Gland | Regulates Sleep wake Cycle |
| What is the function of the Pituitory Gland | Known as the master gland - Causes kidneys to reabsorbs more water + decreases urine expelled from the body |
| What is the function of Hypothalmus | Maintains body homeostasis - Link between endocrine + nervous system Controls production of other hormones - Start/Stop control |
| Where is the Hypothalmus located | Above the pituitary gland + Brain Stem |
| What is the function of the Thyroid Gland | Releases hormone that controls metabolism - way body uses energy |
| Where is the Thyroid located | Base of neck - anterior to Trachea |
| What is the function of the Para-Thyroid | Controls calcium within the blood |
| What is the function of the Thymus Gland | Develops 'T' cells |
| Where is the Thymus located | Behind the Sternum |
| What is the function of Adrenal Glands | Produce Coritsol + Aldosterone in the Adrenal Cortex Produce Adrenaline in the Adrenal Medulla |
| What is the function of the Pancreas | Exocrine- Digestive Endocrine - Hormone producing |
| Where is the Pancreas located | Retroperitonim |
| What is the function of the Testes | Produce Testosterone |
| What is the function of the Ovary | Production of Progesterone + Oestrogen |
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