Endocrine System

What are hormones?

• your body's chemical messengers

• a collection of glands

Which gland stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body?

• Pituitary

• Parathyroid

Which gland produces seven hormones?

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

This gland releases hormones that control your metabolism:

• Hypothalamus

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• pancreas

What are hormones?

• your body's chemical messengers

• a collection of glands

Which gland helps to react to danger with a fight or flight response?

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

Which gland lowers blood glucose levels?

• Pancreas

• Adrenal

Which gland makes insulin?

• Pancreas

• Thymus

You see a car accident and feel a rush of hormones through your body causing you to react to this dangerous situation and help the victims involved. Which gland is involved in this scenario?

• Thyroid

• Pancreas

• Adrenal

You hit a growth spurt and find that you've grown three inches over the summer! What gland is involved in this scenario?

• Pituitary

• Pancreas

• Thymus