Endocrine/Reproductive Systems

The _________________ gland(s) sit on top of the kidneys, protect us from stress and produce cortisol (adrenaline).

• thyroid

• pituitary

• parathyroid

• adrenal

The ____________________ gland(s) are found behind the thyroid and control the calcium in the blood and bones.

• testes

• ovaries

• adrenal

• parathyroid

The ____________________ gland(s) is found in the neck and controls the rate of energy needed (metabolism), shaped like a butterfly.

• pituitary

• parathyroid

• thyroid

• adrenal

The __________________gland(s) is found under the brain and produces eight very important hormones - called the BOSS gland.

• thyroid

• parathyroid

• adrenal

• pituitary

_____________________ are the chemicals that act as messengers in the endocrine system of the body.

• glands

• hormones

• platelets

• plasma

__________________________ are specialized groups of cells that produce hormones and release them into the blood stream.

• tissues

• neurons

• nephrons

• glands

What organ makes insulin to regulate blood sugar?

• thyroid

• pancreas

• glands

• pineal

The endocrine system works to maintain stable internal conditions (balance).

• Hormones

• Homeostasis

• Hypothyroidism

• Hidrosis

Cells in the body that contain receptors that match certain hormones.

• Target Cells

• Receptors

• Glands

• Thymus

What is the pituitary gland?

• the master gland
• helps you go to sleep
• influence metabolic rate
• decrease blood calcium