Question

Name any five endocrine gland and describe their functions?

Answer 1

Hypothamlus - situated in the brain, acts as a collecting centre for information concerned with the internal well being of the body and uses much of this information to regulate the secretion of the hormones produced by the pituitary.

Pituitary - it is the 'master gland', because it controls several of the other hormone glands, size of a pea and is situated in a bony hollow beneath the base of the brain, consists of two parts (often called lobes) each of which has different functions. The pituitary gland is also sometimes called the Hypophysis

Thyroid & parathyroid- situated in the front part of the neck, near the windpipe. Embedded in the rear surface of this gland are four parathyroid glands. The thyroid gland controls many body functions, including heart rate, temperature and metabolism. Both these glands play a role in the metabolism of calcium in the body.

Adrenal- The adrenal glands are situated just above the kidneys and consist of two parts, the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex. These glands produce hormones which are essential for life and help us cope with stress.

Pineal - The pineal gland is a tiny body located at the base of the brain. It produces the hormone melatonin