2-2 Vocabulary

Question 1

Endocrine System

Answer 1

The glands and parts of glands that produce endocrine secretions, help to integrate and control bodily metabolic activity, and include especially the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, islets of Langerhans, ovaries, and testes

Question 2

Hormone

Answer 2

A signaling molecule produced by glands. A hormone induces a specific effect on the activity of cells.

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

The maintenance of stable internal physiological conditions (like body temperature or the pH of blood), which enables the optimal functioning of an organism.

Question 4

Gland

Answer 4

Organs located throughout the body that produce and release substances such as hormones, digestive juices, tears, sweat, saliva, or milk.

Question 5

Insulin

Answer 5

A protein hormone secreted by the pancreas; essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood.

Question 6

Glucagon

Answer 6

A hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin.

Question 7

In Vivo

Answer 7

Experiments researchers performed in a living organism, such as a zebrafish, nematode, mouse, or rat.

Question 8

Inhibition

Answer 8

The action of restricting or hindering a process.

Question 9

Mutant

Answer 9

AN organism arising or resulting from ammutation

Question 10

Wild Type

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A gene/organism found in it’s natural, non-mutated form.

Question 11

Abstract/sabstraction

Answer 11

The process of taking away or removing characteristics from something to reduce it to a set of essential characteristics.

Question 12

Introduction

Answer 12

Intro to a science paper

Question 13

Methods

Answer 13

Methods of science. Scientific method

Question 14

Results

Answer 14

An answer/ending of a scientific test.

Question 15

Discussion

Answer 15

Conversation about science

Question 16

Reference

Answer 16

The process of writing where you obtained information

Question 17

Pineal Gland

Answer 17

gland in your brain that’s located beneath the back part of the corpus callosum. It’s a part of your endocrine system and secretes the hormone melatonin.

Question 18

Pituitary Gland

Answer 18

the “master gland” because it monitors and regulates many bodily functions through the hormones that it produces, including: Growth and sexual/reproductive development and function. Glands (thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and gonads) Organs (kidneys, uterus, and breasts)

Question 19

Hypothalmus

Answer 19

Links your endocrine system with the nervous System. It keeps your body balanced in homeostasis.

Question 20

Thymus

Answer 20

Small organ that makes white blood cells called T Lymphocytes.

Question 21

Thyroid

Answer 21

Small gland that controls the production and releasing of certain hormones.

Question 22

Pancreas

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Organ that produces enzymes to digest food, particularly protein. It makes the hormone insulin to help control blood sugar levels.

Question 23

Adrenal Glands

Answer 23

Composed of the cortex and medulla. It produces a hormone that helps regulate essential functions such as blood pressure, response to stress, metabolism, and the immune system.

Question 24

Ovaries

Answer 24

Female gland where the hormones estrogen and progesterone are made.

Question 25

Testosterone

Answer 25

Major reproduction hormone in males. It is essential in masculine growth and characteristics.

Question 26

Estrogen

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Group of hormones that play an important role in the normal reproductive development of a women.

Question 27

Progesterone

Answer 27

A hormone used to help prevent changes in the uterus in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause.

Question 28

Bisphenol A (BPA)

Answer 28

A chemical in the endocrine system that takes an effect on your brain and the prostate gland of fetuses.

Question 29

Phytoestrogens

Question 30

Phthalates

Question 31

Triclosan