The Endocrine System 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHomeostasisNervous system, hormones and behaviourGCSEAQA Created by: mollyhands1Created on: 19-11-17 18:12 What are hormones? Chemical molecules released directly in the blood 1 of 8 What is the pituitary gland sometimes called? The 'Master Gland' 2 of 8 What is the function of the pituitary gland? To produce hormones that regulate body conditions 3 of 8 What does thyroxine (produced and released by the thyroid) regulate? All options 4 of 8 What hormone is produced released by the ovaries (females only)? Oestrogen 5 of 8 What hormone is produced and released by the testes (males only)? Testosterone 6 of 8 What is the function of adrenaline (produced and released by the adrenal gland)? To prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response 7 of 8 What is the function of insulin (produced and released by the pancreas)? To regulate levels of glucose in the blood 8 of 8
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