Endocrine System

What is the endocrine system?

• A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

• A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

• A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

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Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

• thyroid gland.

• adrenal gland.

• pancreas.

• pituitary gland.

The response to stress is called

• Stay or Stray Response

• Fight or Stay Response

• Flee or Stray Response

• Fight or Flight Response

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The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

• keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
• decrease body temperature
• increase body temperature
• regulate blood pressure

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If you have diabetes, you most likely have a problem with this hormone.

• ADH
• Glucagon
• Insulin
• PTH

These release testosterone, which controls changes in a male's body and regulates sperm production.

• Ovaries

• Target Cells

• Parathyroids

• Testes

Where are the adrenal glands located?

• One on each side of the larynx
• On top of the kidneys
• Behind the orbital bone
• The inner ear

targets the brain and make people sleepy when its dark

• melanin
• melanoma
• melatonin
• melons