Endocrine System

The endocrine system is made up of _____________ that release essential hormones.

• Bones

• Blood

• Glands

• Metabolism

What is the job of hormones?

• They make the body function properly.

• They pump blood throughout the body.

• They control how much we eat.

• They allow movement of the body.

_____________ are chemicals that tell the body what to do.

• Glands

• Pancreas

• Hormones

• Hypothalamus

Small organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones are called.

• Organs

• Hormones

• Diabetes

• Glands

This gland is part of the digestive system and the endocrine system.

• Hypothalamus

• Pancreas

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal

This organ makes insulin and glucagon, which help control the level of glucose in the blood.

• Pancreas

• Ovaries

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

This organ connects the endocrine system with the nervous system.

• Thyroid

• Adrenal

• Hypothalamus

• Testes

The pituitary gland is controlled by the _______________.

• Thyroid

• Pancreas

• Hypothalamus

• Parathyroid

This pea sized gland is known as the master gland of the body.

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Hypothalamus

• Pineal

Which gland is responsible for making the growth hormone?

• Pineal

• Pituitary

• Adrenal

• Ovaries