The Endocrine System

Where is the thymus located?

• In your hands

• In your toe

• Behind your sternum

• That's not a real thing

What is NOT one of the functions of the Endocrine System?

• Growth

• Responses to environmental stimuli

• Mending broken bones quickly

• Development

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the primary thing the Endocrine System is responsible for?

• Allowing air to pass through your body with ease

• Making protein

• Secreting horomones

• Helping your bones stay strong

What happens to the Thymus as you age?

• Nothing

• It shrinks, but still works

• It shrinks and turns into fat

• It was never there in the first place, it's all an illusion

What type of enzyme does the pancreas make?

• Digestive

• Receptor

• It doesn't make enzymes

• Pepsin

What instinct is the adrenal gland known for?

• Survival of the fittest

• Punch or fly

• Fight or flight

• Run or hide

What is NOT an example of a disease that can affect the endocrine system?

• Diabetes

• Thyroid Cancer

• Hypoglycemia

• Black Plague

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

True or False: The endocrine system only has one organ in it's system.

• True

• False

True of False: The pituitary gland is located in your brain

• True

• False

What is the role of the negative feedback loop?

• It reads your work and gives you bad feedback over and over

• Regulates hormones and keeps the number in control

• Regulates protein in the body

• That doesn't exist

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3