Lesson 1 and 2 Review

_______ The transitional change from childhood into adulthood.

• adolescence

• teenager

• toddler

• young adult

The physical and chemical processes by which the body "burns" food and generates energy.

• homeostasis

• metabolism

• respiration

• hydration

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The structure that forms between the mother and unborn baby and does the work of several organs.

• umbilical cord

• placenta

• pituitary gland

• bell button

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The name for a developing child that is recognizable as a miniature baby from the second month until birth.

• fetus

• new born

• embryo

• chick

the "emergency action" hormone which prepares the body for stressful situations when strength and endurance are required.

• epinephrine

• insulin

• melatonin

• hydrogen

Prefix referring to the intestines

• entero-

• en

• endo

• ex

Prefix that means "in, inside, or within"

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The endocrine gland that regulates metabolism.

• thyroid gland

• pituitary gland

• islets of Langerhans

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The common unit for measuring the energy value of foods.

• calorie

• endo

• weight

• pound

The endocrine gland that regulates blood sugar.

pineal gland

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