Endocrine System

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

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.

An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :

• chemical
• gland
• hormone
• duct

This gland is located between the lungs behind the sternum and secretes thymosin that helps mature WBC's in our bodies when we are children. 

• thyroid
• parathyroid
• thymus
• brain stem

Letter H is pointing to

• Thymus
• Pancreas
• Pituitary
• Pineal

Letter I is pointing to

• Testes
• Oviducts
• Ovaries
• Adrenals

Letter H is pointing to

• Thymus
• Pancreas
• Pituitary
• Pineal

What are some major organs of the Endocrine system?

• Heart and blood vessels
• Mouth, Lungs, Bronchi, and Trachea
• Esophagus, Stomach, Small and large instestine
• Pineal gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, and pancreas

Insulin is a hormone produced by the ___________________.

• liver

• bladder

• pancreas

• heart

What is considered the Master Gland of the Body

• Brain

• Thymus

• Pituitary Gland

• Thalamus