2.2 Review Endocrine System

System of glands that release hormones controlling metabolic activity & body processes

Signaling molecules produced by glands; induces specific cellular effects

Regulatory mechanism causing an "opposite output" to maintain a homeostatic balance

Method by which hormones travel around the body

The balance the body tries to maintain

Monitors body conditions; turns off hormone production once homeostasis is achieved

Hormone that increases blood sugar; converts glycogen to glucose in the liver

Hormone that lowers blood sugar; stores glucose as glycogen in the liver

Increases heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate & muscle strength

Hormones produced by the pancreas (2 answers)