Endocrine System Warm Up

The _________ are the main organs of the Endocrine System.

• lungs

• heart

• glands

• brain

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

Which term refers to the body's use of energy for energy and growth?

• Excretion

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Respiration

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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

Glands produce ___________ that are like chemical messengers.

• hormones

• enzymes

• bile

• vitamin D

Which of the following are examples of how your body maintains homeostasis?

• vomit

• produce a fever

• shiver and sweat

• all answers are correct

Which of the following is an example of an internal stimuli?

• temperature

• sound

• hunger

• light

Which of the following is an example of an external stimulus?

• thirst

• fatigue

• thirst

• sound

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Which of the following examples does the Endocrine System function to regulate?

• growth and development

• mood

• sleep and metabolism

• all answers are correct

The Endocrine System ____________

• main organ are the glands

• functions to regulate your day-to-day and life-long changes

• functions to maintain homeostasis with the production of hormones secreted by glands

• all answers are correct