The Endocrine System/LTT/Science

Front

The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.

Back

True

Front

What are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body?

Back

Hormones

Front

What are some major organs of the Endocrine system?

Back

Pineal gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, and pancreas

Front

Controls long term changes such as growth

Back

endocrine system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

What is the function of the endocrine system?

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to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body activities

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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Body's central command organ

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Brain

Front

Allows your brain to communicate with the rest of your body

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Spinal Cord

Front

________________ gather info from around your body and send this info to the brain. Options: Sensory Neurons, Motor Neurons, The Brain, The Spinal Cord

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Sensory Neurons

Front

Glands

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Organs that make and release secretions

Front

Insulin is a hormone produced by the ___________________.

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pancreas

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