Endocrine System 11 Jeopardy Template

Gland Functions	Location	Vocabulary	General Characteristics	Feedback Systems
100 Parathyroid gland function causes calcium to mobilize from bones into bloodstreams	100 What is the location of the parathyroid gland In the neck	100 What is the definition of testes Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male; responsible for sperm production and testosterone secretion	100 What is the name of the chemicals used by the endocrine system to communicate with cells Hormones	100 Commonly, what type of feedback mechanisms control hormone release Negative feedback mechanisms
200 What is the function of the adrenal glands Regulate metabolism, immune system and, blood pressure.	200 What is the location of the adrenal glands In the kidneys	200 What is the definition of the thyroid gland Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin	200 What is the name of the chemicals used by the nervous system to communicate with cells? Neurotransmitters	200 What is a gland is sensitive in a negative feedback system The concentration of the substance it regulates
300 What is the function of the pancreas regulates blood sugar	300 What is the location of the pancreas In the back of the belly behind the stomach	300 What is the definition of the adrenal cortex The outer section of each adrenal gland; secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones	300 What is the type of processes endocrine glands and their hormones regulate a number of within the cells, and the whole body? Metabolic processes	300 As hormone level rises, what happens to hormone secretion Hormone secretion decreases
400 What is the function of the Pituitary gland Tells other glands to release hormones	400 What is the location of the pituitary glands At the base of the brain	400 What is the definition of androgen Male hormone secreted by the testes and adrenal cortex (to a lesser extent)	400 What is the definition of target cells Cells with hormone receptors	400 What happens when the concentration of the hormone drops below its normal level The gland begins secreting more hormone again
500 What is the function of the ovaries and testes Testes regulate testosterone which maintains cell formation and secondary sexual characteristics in a male Ovaries regulate estrogen which Maintains the menstrual cycle, the release of the ovum, secondary sexual characteristics, preparation of the uterus for pregnancy	500 What is the location of the pineal brain Deep in the brain known as the epithalamus	500 What is the definition of aldosterone Secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases salt reabsorption	500 What are the two types of hormones Steroid and nonsteroid	500 What is the level at which negative feedback mechanisms fluctuate levels remain fairly constant and fluctuate within a normal average range

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