Endocrine System

What are hormones?

• your body's chemical messengers

• a collection of glands

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which gland stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body?

• Pituitary

• Parathyroid

Which gland produces seven hormones?

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

Which gland controls the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients (metabolism)?

• Thyroid

• Parathyroid

Which gland produces hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone development?

• Thymus

• Parathyroid

Which gland increases immune response?

• Thymus

• Pancreas

Which gland helps to react to danger with a fight or flight response?

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

Which gland regulates the body's response to stress, blood sugar levels, cardiovascular function, and gastrointestinal function?

• Adrenal

• Parathyroid

Which gland lowers blood glucose levels?

• Pancreas

• Adrenal

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which gland makes insulin?

• Pancreas

• Thymus