Endocrine and Reproductive System

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What is the main function of hormones in the body?

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Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

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How do hormones travel through the body?

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Through our blood.

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What is created when a sperm cell combines with an egg cell?

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Zygote.

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What do adrenal glands release into the body?

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Adrenaline.

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What is the main reproductive organ in males?

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Testes.

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What hormone do the testes secrete?

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Testosterone.

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What are the testes?

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Sex glands in males that produce sperm and hormones.

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What is the role of estrogen in the female reproductive system?

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Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and is involved in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

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What is the function of insulin?

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Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What is the role of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

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Ovaries produce eggs and secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.