Endocrine System

What are the main parts of the endocrine system?

• heart, blood vessels, blood

• stomach, esophagus, intestines, mouth

• hormones, receptors, glands, blood vessels

• lungs, diaphragm, nose, bronchi, thorax

What does the endocrine system do?

• It sends messages via hormones to tell organs to perform certain jobs

• It releases carbon dioxide from the body and needs oxygen in the body

• it helps circulate blood, nutrients, and oxygen in your body

• It helps you move and lift objects

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

• thyroid gland

• pineal gland

• pituitary gland

• adrenal gland

The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.

diseases

• disease

• body temperature

• stress

• hormones

This gland helps fight disease:

• pituitary

• thymus

• hypothalamus

• pineal

A word that describes the normal, balanced, steady way your body works:

• hormones

• homeostasis

• glands

• melatonin