I WONDER - What Is The Endocrine System? Me Pregunto - Qué Es El Sistema Endocrino?

The video explains the endocrine system, a network of glands that produce hormones. These hormones act as chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream to various parts of the body. They play a crucial role in regulating body functions such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

What is the primary role of the endocrine system?

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To provide structural support to the body

• To act as a network of glands producing hormones

• To filter blood

How do hormones travel to different parts of the body?

• Via the lymphatic system

• Through the bloodstream

• Through the nervous system

• By diffusion through tissues

What is the role of chemical messengers in the body?

• To transmit nerve impulses

• To digest food

• To carry oxygen to cells

• To communicate between glands and organs

What are hormones primarily responsible for?

• Breaking down food particles

• Providing energy to cells

• Regulating body functions like growth and mood

• Transporting oxygen in the blood

Which of the following is NOT a function regulated by hormones?

• Growth

• Blood circulation

• Metabolism

• Mood