Endocrine/Reproductive System

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• Chemical Substances

• Saliva

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

• thyroid gland.

• adrenal gland.

• pancreas.

• pituitary gland.

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

• diseases

• body temperature.

• stress.

• hormones.

When insulin is not being produced or when insulin cannot be used properly, glucose builds up in the blood is known as:

• Cancer

• Diabetes

• Stress

• Kidney Failure

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

• Hormones

• Glands

• Homeostasis

• Melatonin

Most glands DO NOT depend on the pituitary gland to tell them when to release hormones.

• True

• False

Adrenalin can speed up your heart rate, help you get more oxygen and widen your pupils so you can see better?

• True

• False

This gland releases hormones that control your metabolism:

• Hypothalamus

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• pancreas

Which system does the pancreas help to break down food?

• Circulatory

• Respiratory

• Nervous

• Digestive

• Endocrine