Chapter 2.8 The Endocrine system

Question 1

_______ is a chemical regulator of the body that consists of glands that secrete
hormones which influence behavior. These hormones are chemicals that circulate through the blood and regulate the functioning or growth of the body.

Answer 1

Endocrine system

Question 2

Too much thyroxine may cause people to lose weight and sleep and to be overactive, or called _____

Answer 2

hypothyroidism.

Question 3

The Adrenal glands become active when a person is angry or frightened. In turn the brain releases ______ and _____ which cause rapid heartbeat and breathing,
heightened emotions, such as fear and anxiety.

Answer 3

epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 4

________ and ______ the imbalances of these hormones can cause premenstrual
syndrome (PMS) in some women such as feelings of fatigue, irritability, and depression.

Answer 4

Estrogen and progesterone

Question 5

are the major glands that composed the endocrine system: ____ , _____ , _____ , _____ , ______

Answer 5

Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Glands, Adrenal Glands, Sex Glands

Question 6

It controls the pituitary gland

Answer 6

Hypothalamus

Question 7

This gland is called the “master gland” because it influence other
galnds.

Answer 7

Pituitary Glands

Question 8

It regulates metabolism.

Answer 8

Thyroid Glands

Question 9

It triggers “fight ot flight response”

Answer 9

Adrenal Glands

Question 10

It controls sexual behavior and development of sexual characteristics.

Answer 10

Sex Glands