Endocrine system

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain your health

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain your health

• It releases waste from the body to maintain health

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

• thyroid gland.

• adrenal gland.

• pancreas.

• pituitary gland.

The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

The response to stress is called

• Stay or Stray Response

• Fight or Stay Response

• Flee or Stray Response

• Fight or Flight Response

Glands located on the kidneys that regulate the use of carbohydrates and salt, and prepare the body for emergencies.

• Thyroid gland
• Pancreas
• Adrenal glands
• Ovaries/testes

What are the functions of the Pancreatic hormones?

• Reduce or increase blood sugar levels
• Increase blood calcium levels
• Increase blood pressure
• Decrease rate of metabolism

The gland(s) most responsible for controlling your growth is

• The endocrine gland.
• The pituitary gland.
• The adrenal glands.
• The thymus gland.