Endocrine System produces __________ that help with maintaning __________ and regulating reproduction amd development.
Answer 1: hormones
Answer 2: Homeostasis
Endocrine and nervoud work togeher for the same goal. Influence others cels with chemicals
What are they
1.Reproductions and secretions of hormones
2. Regulation of body activities; metabolism, growth, fluid levels, etc.
3. maintenance of homeostasis during stressfull periods
4. Assist with reproductive systems
1.Reproductions and secretions of hormones
2. Regulation of body activities; metabolism, growth, fluid levels, etc.
3. maintenance of homeostasis during stressfull periods
4. Assist with reproductive systems
Chemicals substance that are carried throughout the body by blood, but only effect certian "target" cells are known as_________.
hormones
_________ Glands secrete hormones via "ducts" to their intended sites ie; sebaceous, sudoriferous, mammary glands, saliva glands
A) Endocrine
B) Exocrine
A) Exocrine (Exit)
_________ Glands are duckless and that secrete hormones directly in to the blood streem.
A) Endocrine
B) Exocrine
A) Endocrine
Hormone secretion occur in response to changes in _______ _________ or surrounding tissue fluid.
blood composition
Grape sized gland located in the stella turcica of the sphenoid bone. It is connected to the hypothalamus
A. Pituitary Gland
Small butterfly shaped gland located just below the adams apple (Thyroid Cartilage). It has small grape like clusters attached and produces 2 hormones.
C. Thyroid Gland
This gland is tiny and located deep inside the brain. It's exact function is unknown, but is thought to produce melatonin (regulates sleep/wake cycle. (circadian rhythm)
A. Pineal Gland
4 tiny apple seed sized glands attached to the thyroid gland.
C. Parathyroid Gland
This gland is located in the mediastinum (chest cavity), It reaches maximum size at young adult, then gradually shrinks. Plays a role in the immune system.
C. Thymus Gland
This gland is located on the top of each kidney. Consist of outer adrenal cortex, and internal adrenal medulla.
B. Adrenal Gland
Lower metabolism, lower body temp, loer blood pressure, etc is all effects of __________ disease.
Thyroid
When the thyroid gland produces too much hormones it is known as ________________. When it doesn'r produce enough it is ______________.
