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WorksheetsEndocrine System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the endocrine system?
A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.
A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.
A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.
Endocrine glands secrete _
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
A wide range of chemical substances
The "master gland" is known as the __________________.
thyroid gland.
adrenal gland.
pancreas.
pituitary gland.
The response to stress is called
Stay or Stray Response
Fight or Stay Response
Flee or Stray Response
Fight or Flight Response
These release testosterone, which controls changes in a male's body and regulates sperm production.
Ovaries
Target Cells
Parathyroids
Testes
In what scenario might your body release adrenaline?
when you're waking up from a long night's sleep
when there isn't enough calcium in your bloodstream
when you're threatened by a schoolyard bully
when you've had too much to eat
Identify gland 3
Pituitary
Thyroid
Adrenal
Hypothalamus
Cortisol, the stress hormone, is released from which gland
adrenal cortex
anterior pituitary
adrenal medulla
posterior pituitary
