Endocrine System

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What is the endocrine system?

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A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions.

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What is a gland?

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An organ that produces secretions called hormones.

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What is the 'Fight or Flight Response'?

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The body's response to stress that prepares it to either confront or flee from a threat.

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What do pancreatic hormones do?

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They reduce or increase blood sugar levels.

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What are hormones?

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Chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body.

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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

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It links the nervous system to the endocrine system and regulates hormone release.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment.

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What is the function of the thyroid gland?

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It regulates metabolism, energy levels, and growth.

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What hormones are produced by the adrenal glands?

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Adrenaline and cortisol, which help the body respond to stress.

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What is insulin?

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A hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar levels.