Endocrine System

Front

Insulin is produced by

Back

the pancreas

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Front

Which one here reduces the amount of glucose in the blood? Options: Glucagon, Insulin, Glycogen, ADH

Back

Insulin

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Front

A hormone is

Back

a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the blood.

Front

The main elements of the endocrine system are ______.

Back

The glands, hormones, and cell receptors

Front

Hormones cause specific effects by ______.

Back

Targeting specific groups of cells in the body

Front

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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Front

What does your thyroid gland do?

Back

regulates metabolism/calorie burning for energy

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Front

Hormones travel through your: blood, bone marrow, neurons, brain

Back

blood

Front

Which of the following is not regulated by homeostasis?

• body temperature
• blood sugar
• blood pH
• body movements

Back

body movements

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Front

Homeostasis

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is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation

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