Endocrine system

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.

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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.

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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.

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This gland releases the male sex hormone testosterone.

• ovaries

• pancreas

• testes

• adrenal

Throughout the year you've found that you feel tired and sluggish and you've put on some extra weight. What gland might be the cause of this?

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Adrenal

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A ____ is an organ that produces or releases a chemical.

• blood cell

• target cell

• gland

• thyroxine

Identify the Pineal gland.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Identify the Pituitary gland.

• A

• B

• C

• D