Chapter 34: Endocrine System

Question 1

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

communications system made up of glands the secrete hormones into the bloodstream

Question 2

What is metabolic disease?

Answer 2

causes elevated blood sugar levels

Question 3

What is type 1 diabetes?

Answer 3

autoimmune disease in which beta cells are damaged by inflammation and limits insulin production

Question 4

What is typer 2 diabetes?

Answer 4

target cells do not respond properly allowing blood sugar levels to remain high

Question 5

What is the endocrine hierarchy?

Answer 5

nervous system controls hypothalamus gland which controls the pituitary gland. This gland controls other glands and body functions