Homeostasis & The Endocrine System
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Science
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Insulin is produced by: the liver, the pancreas, the kidneys
Back
the pancreas
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which one here reduces the amount of glucose in the blood? Options: Glucagon, Insulin, Glycogen, ADH
Back
Insulin
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A hormone is
Back
a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the blood.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The main elements of the endocrine system are ______.
Back
The glands, hormones, and cell receptors
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Hormones cause specific effects by ______.
Back
Targeting specific groups of cells in the body
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
Back
It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does your thyroid gland do?
Back
regulates metabolism/calorie burning for energy
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
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