endocrine system

Question 1

system glands

Answer 1

hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, the ovaries, the testes

Question 2

endocrine system

Answer 2

made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones, chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.

Question 3

hormones

Answer 3

regulate the body’s growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Question 4

functions

Answer 4

metabolism, growth and development, sexual function and reproduction, heart rate, blood pressure, appetite, sleeping and waking cycles, body temperature.

Question 5

ES, CNS similarities

Answer 5

regulating many of the body’s functions

Question 6

adrenal gland

Answer 6

One adrenal gland can be found on top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones important for regulating functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and stress response

Question 7

hypothalamus

Answer 7

produces multiple hormones, also involved in regulating many functions, including sleep-wake cycles, body temperature, and appetite. It can also regulate the function of other endocrine glands

Question 8

pituitary

Answer 8

located below the hypothalamus. The hormones it produces affect growth and reproduction. They can also control the function of other endocrine glands

Question 9

pineal

Answer 9

This gland is found in the middle of your brain. It’s important for your sleep-wake cycles

Question 10

parathyroid

Answer 10

Also located in the front of your neck, the parathyroid gland is important for maintaining control of calcium levels in your bones and blood.

Question 11

thyroid

Answer 11

The thyroid gland is located in the front part of your neck. It’s very important for metabolism