Nervous, Reproductive, and Endocrine Systems

Influences growth,development, metabolism and helps maintain homeostasis.

• Reproductive system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Endocrine system

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The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

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The brain controls the body's functions.

• True

• False

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Without the nervous system, you couldn't

• walk

• breathe

• think

• all of the above

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

• chemical
• gland
• hormone
• duct

What is the endocrine system?

• senses the hormone levels in the blood
• controls all other endocrine glands
• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
• decreases bone calcium levels

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The endocrine system is in charge of...

• giving signals to nerves.

• controlling and regulating body processes chemically through hormones.

• the excretion of waste.

• breaking down nutrients.

What are the functions of hormones?

• For coordinating the production, use, and storage of energy.

• For reacting to stimuli outside from the body.

• For maintaining homeostasis.

• For regulating processes like development and reproduction.

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Hormones are...

• only noticeable when we hit puberty.

• signals sent to nerves.

• reactions produced through the movements of endocrine glands.

• special chemical messengers created in the endocrine glands.

Which body system is responsible for producing offspring?

• reproductive
• respiratory
• digestive
• skeletal

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