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Endocrine System
Quiz Date: 12/9
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Science
7th Grade
12/04/2014

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What is the function of the Endocrine System?
Definition
help regulate and coordinate body systems
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Hormones
Definition
chemical messangers manufactured in glands throughout the body
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Where do Endocrine Glands release hormones to?
Definition

Directly into the blood

 

*The body doesn't react as quickly to the messages from the endocrine system as it does from those of the nervous system

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What does the Endocrine System consist of?
Definition
many different organs and glands
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The Pituitary Gland
Definition

Function: Produces hormones that affect growth and reproduction

 

AKA: The Master Gland

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Thyroid Gland
Definition
Function: regulates your metabolic rate
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Adrenal Gland
Definition

Where? On top of each of the kidneys

 

Function: makes adrenaline to help your body to adapt to physical and emotional stress

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Reproductive Glands:
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Male: Testes- produces testosterone

 

Female: Ovaries- produces estrogen and progesterone

 

*These hormones regulate the reproductive organs and are responsible for producing and maintaining male/ female physical characteristics

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