Endocrine

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

What is the endocrine system?

• A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

• A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

• A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

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 gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

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

• diseases

• body temperature.

• stress.

• hormones.

Which term refers to the body's use of energy for energy and growth?

• Excretion

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Respiration

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

• keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
• decrease body temperature
• increase body temperature
• regulate blood pressure

Where is insulin produced

• Liver

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Pineal gland

#3

• pituitary

• thyroid

• thymus

• adrenals