Nervous and Endocrine System

Front

The brain and spinal cord

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Central Nervous System

Front

An electrical message that passes along a neuron

Back

Impulse

Front

A collection of organs that gather and interpret information about the body's internal and external environment

Back

Nervous System

Front

A specialized cell that transfers messages throughout the body in the form of fast moving electrical energy.

Back

Neuron

Front

Made up of the nerves branching off of the spinal cord.

Back

Peripheral Nervous System

Front

Located above the kidneys. Help the body respond to stress and danger.

Back

Adrenal Gland

Front

A collection of glands that control the body fluid balance, growth and sexual development.

Back

Endocrine System

Front

A group of cells that make special chemicals called hormones.

Back

Gland

Front

Produce hormones involved with female reproductive development

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Ovaries

Front

Regulates blood sugar levels by producing insulin

Back

Pancreas