Human Endocrine System (5)

Function of thyroxine (1)

Controls the rate of metabolism

Function of thyroxine (2)

Controls the physical and mental development in children

Hormones release by the adrenal glands (1)

Adrenaline

Function of adrenaline (1)

Prepares your body to act in an emergency situation by (increasing the rate of metabolism)

Function of adrenaline (2)

Prepares your body to act in an emergency situation by (increasing the rate of heartbeat)

Function of adrenaline (3)

Prepares your body to act in an emergency situation by (increasing the glucose level in the blood)

Function of adrenaline (4)

Prepares your body to act in an emergency situation by (dilating the size of pupil)

Hormones release by the pancreas

Insulin

Function of insulin

Controls the glucose level in the blood by converting excess glucose into glycogen to be stored in the liver

Hormones release by the ovary (1)

Oestrogen