Endocrine System - Revision

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Endocrine System - Revision

Identify the endocrine glands on the diagram:

Testes

Adrenal Glands

Ovaries

Pituitary Gland

Parathyroid Gland

Pancreas

Thyroid

Fill in the blanks

The endocrine system revolves around specific glands in the horse's body producing certain hormones which are then sent to a target organ to elicit a reaction or response. The actions of the endocrine system are widespread and long lasting. The endocrine system is controlled by the hypothalamus but the gland that is responsible for all other glands is the pituitary gland.

glands

hormones

organ

reaction

widespread

hypothalamus

pituitary gland

Which gland is responsible for producing adrenocorticotrophic hormone?

A

Adrenal Gland

B

Pancreas

C

Pituitary Gland

D

Parathyroid

Which gland is responsible for producing calcitonin and thyroxine?

A

Adrenal Gland

B

Thyroid

C

Parathyroid

D

Ovaries

Which gland is responsible for producing oestrogen and progesterone?

A

Thyroid

B

Parathyroid

C

Testes

D

Ovaries

Match the hormone(s) with the relevant gland that produces them...

Adrenal Gland

Pancreas

Glucagon

Cortisol

Epinephrine

Insulin

Aldosterone