endo system Flashcards
an organ that produces or releases a chemical is called a?
GLAND
tiny tubes into where some glands release their chemicals are called?
DUCTS
cells that are specialized in a way that enables them to recognize a hormone’s chemical structure are called?
target cells
The ____ links the nervous and endocrine systems and controls sleep, hunger, and other basic body processes
hypothalamus
The __ controls the endocrine glands and regulates processes including growth, blood pressure, and water balance
pituitary gland
chemical messengers that travel in the blood are called?
hormones
The ___ produces hormones (such as thyroxine) that control energy-related reactions and other functions in cells
thyroid gland
The ___ regulate the blood’s calcium levels
parathyroid gland
The __ helps the immune system develop during childhood
thymus gland
The release adrenaline, which triggers a response to emergencies or excitement is done by the?
adrenal glands
The __, produces hormones insulin and glucagol, which control the blood’s glucose (sugar) level
pancreas
a system is turned off by the condition it produces. whaat type of feedback is this?
negative feedback
____ release the hormone testosterone, which controls changes in a growing male’s body and regulates sperm production
testes
hormone produced by males is called?
testosterone
___ produce female reproductive hormones - estrogen controls changes in a growing female’s body.
ovaries
hormones produces by females are called __, and ___
estrogen and progesterone
