Question

1. where is the hypothalamus found and what does it do?
2. which gland is referred to as the \master gland\ and controls many of the other endocrine glands in the body?

video: how the endocrine system works

1. watch the video \how the endocrine system works\ to answer the following questions:
2. where is the pituitary gland located?
3. what is the name of the hormones that the thyroid gland releases?
4. what is the biggest gland of the endocrine system?
5. what do the ovaries do?
6. what do the testes do?

Explanation:

1. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
2. The thyroid gland releases thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
3. The biggest gland of the endocrine system is the pancreas.
4. The ovaries produce eggs and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
5. The testes produce sperm and male hormones (testosterone).

Answer:

1. At the base of the brain.
2. Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
3. The pancreas.
4. Produce eggs and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
5. Produce sperm and male hormones (testosterone).