2. Who’s in Control?
DIRECTION: Identify which gland in the endocrine system is involved
in each disfunction and explain the effect of hormonal imbalance that
was observed.
6. 1.Islet of Langerhans/Pancreas
-secretes Insulin and Glucagon
-under secretion of Insulin will result to low blood sugar
-over secretion of insulin-Diabetes
2.Adrenal Gland–secretes Adrenaline
-High – active, alert
Low-inability to deal with stress
7. 1.Pituitary Gland –produces Growth hormones
- Over secretion of Growth hormone will result in Gigantism and
under secretion of GH will result in Dwarfism
2.Thyroid Gland –produces Growth Thyroxin
-Iodine deficiency will result to goiter
8. 5.Thymus Gland –secretes Thymosin to stimulate production of T-
cells against infection
Which gland of the endocrine and nervous system controls the other
glands in the body?
The Pituitary Gland controls the output of
other gland
9. How will you differentiate thyroid and parathyroid glands in terms of
location and function?
The thyroid gland is located below the voice box and regulates body metabolism by
producing CALCITONIN that reduces blood calcium level; while Parathyroid gland is
located on the thyroid glands and produces PARATHORMONE that increases blood
calcium levels and normalizes bone growth.
10. Breastfeeding releases oxytocin and prolactin, hormones that relax
the mother and make her feel more nurturing toward her baby. On
the other hand, how does the baby benefit from the production of
these hormones in the mother’s body??
Oxytocin and prolactin enable milk production that provides the required nourishment
for the baby.
