- Q.1 Label the glands of the Endocrine System.
- Top left (brain): Pituitary Gland
- Top right (brain): Pineal Gland
- Middle left (neck): Thyroid Gland
- Middle right (abdomen): Adrenal Glands
- Bottom left (pelvis, male): Testes
- Bottom right (pelvis, female): Ovaries
- Q.2 Name the hormones secreted by the following glands.
1. Adrenal Gland – Cortisol, Aldosterone, Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
2. Pancreas – Insulin, Glucagon
3. Testes – Testosterone
4. Ovaries – Estrogen, Progesterone
5. Thyroid Gland – Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3), Calcitonin
6. Pituitary Gland – Growth Hormone, Prolactin, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, ADH, Oxytocin
- Q.3 Fill in the blanks.
I. Pituitary gland is also known as Master Gland.
II. Adrenaline is known as the Emergency Hormone.
III. Lack of thyroxine causes Hypothyroidism (or Goiter).
IV. Excess of growth hormone causes Gigantism (in children) or Acromegaly (in adults).
V. Lack of insulin causes Diabetes Mellitus.
VI. Endocrine glands are called Ductless Glands.
VII. Endocrine glands pour their secretions directly into Bloodstream.
VIII. Endocrine glands act at specific regions of the body known as Target Organs.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of endocrine worksheet.
