Endocrine System Worksheet

							Endocrine System Worksheet                 Name_________________________

Fill in the missing blanks to complete the table:

GLAND                 LOCATION              HORMONES                 FUNCTION
                                            (List 1 or 2             (Summarize the
                                            significant              major function)
                                            hormones)
                                            INSULIN,
                                            GLUCAGON
                                            EPINEPHRINE,
                                            ALDOSTERONE
                                            & COTISOL
                                            (List 4-5 hormones for   MASTER GLAND
                                            this gland)              Regulates other
                                                                     glands including
                                                                     the reproductive
                                                                     glands, growth &
                                                                     melanin
                                                                     production
                      NECK REGION                                    Regulate
                                                                     Metabolisms and
                                                                     Blood calcium
                                                                     levels
                                                                     Male reproduction
                                                                     and secondary sex
                                                                     traits
                                            MELATONIN
                      LOCATED ON
                      THE THYROID
                      GLAND
THYMUS                                                               Reduces in size in
                                                                     adults (less
                                                                     important in
                                                                     adults)
                                                                     CHILDREN:

                                                                     Female
                                                                     reproduction,
                                                                     secondary sex
                                                                     traits and
                                                                     menstrual cycle