Body systems: endocrine and immune system

Insulin is a hormone produced by the ___________________.

• liver

• bladder

• pancreas

• heart

A disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, causing an increase in blood sugar

• diabetes

• ulcers

• asthma

• bronchitis

Which gland is responsible for regulating weight?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• none of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the function of the endocrine system?

• to filter and eliminate the waste from the blood

• to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body activities

• to provide structure and support for the body

• to defend the body against pathogens

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

An illness from the underproduction of a hormone produced in the thyroid which decreases metabolism; you gain weight.

• diabetes 1

• hyperthyroidism

• hypothyroidism

• diabetes 2

What is the function of the immune system?

• to produce hormones that regulate the body's activities

• to defend our body by attacking pathogens

• to help support and provide structure to the body

• to filter waste in the bloodstream

Where will a doctor check for swollen lymph nodes in your body?

• in your arm

• in your feet

• in your neck

• in your back

What is the term we give to invaders of our body? ex: parasites, fungus, virus, and bacteria

• antigen

• pathogen

• antibody

• none of the above

What is normal body temperature?

• 97-99 F

• 95-98 F

• 98-101 F

• 90-95 F

If you had the flu you, what pathogen has attacked your body?

• bacteria

• parasites

• fungus

• virus