endocrine system plus

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What is the main function of the endocrine system?

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

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An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a:

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gland

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The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.

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Homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?

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Adrenal glands

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What structure is this? Pancreas, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal glands

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Pancreas

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The two types of feedback systems that help organisms maintain homeostasis are:

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positive and negative 

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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Negative Feedback Loops

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prevent small changes from getting larger

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Are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body? Options: Hormones, Glands, Parathyroid, Adrenal Gland

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Hormones

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What are some major organs of the Endocrine system?

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Pineal gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, and pancreas

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Controls long term changes such as growth

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endocrine system

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