The Function of the Endocrine System (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What chemicals do glands in the endocrine system secrete?
What chemicals do glands in the endocrine system secrete?
Hormones
How are hormones released into the body?
How are hormones released into the body?
Directly into the bloodstream
What are hormones?
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers
Why is the pituitary gland called the 'master gland'?
Why is the pituitary gland called the 'master gland'?
It controls hormone release from other glands
Which hormone does the pancreas produce?
Which hormone does the pancreas produce?
Insulin
What does insulin regulate?
What does insulin regulate?
Blood glucose level
Which hormone does the thyroid produce?
Which hormone does the thyroid produce?
Thyroxine
What does thyroxine control?
What does thyroxine control?
Metabolic rate
What else does thyroxine affect besides metabolic rate?
What else does thyroxine affect besides metabolic rate?
Growth
Which hormone do the adrenal glands produce?
Which hormone do the adrenal glands produce?
Adrenaline
Which hormone do the ovaries produce in females?
Which hormone do the ovaries produce in females?
Oestrogen
Which hormone do the testes produce in males?
Which hormone do the testes produce in males?
Testosterone