7. Endocrine System

Question 1

the endocrine system sends. . .

Answer 1

hormones slowly

Question 2

what’s the difference b/w the nervous and endocrine system in terms of responses?

Answer 2

nervous: signals and response quickly
endocrine: hormones send responses slowly

Question 3

hormones are released and traveled through. . .

Answer 3

the bloodstream

Question 4

the hormones can affect different tissues; and can do/ and does. . .

Answer 4

impact our mood, feelings, and behaviors

Question 5

takes longer for hormones to 1. _____ and longer to 2. ______ which leads to 3. _______

Answer 5

1. arrive
2. leave
3. lingering feelings or moods

Question 6

above the kidneys, they release adrenaline in flight and fight situations

Answer 6

adrenal glands

Question 7

below the lungs, releases insulin

Answer 7

pancreas

Question 8

located in the neck, this organ controls hormones that boost or reduce metabolism

Answer 8

thyriod

Question 9

releases testosterone – male sex hormone

Answer 9

testes

Question 10

releases estrogen – female sex hormone

Answer 10

ovaries

Question 11

master gland – release sex, growth, and other hormones that can most severely impact our behavior

Answer 11

pituitary gland