endocrine glands

Question 1

regulates body processes including growth, blood pressure, and water balance. it’s hormones help control the activities of other endocrine glands

Answer 1

pituitary gland

Question 2

hormones of this gland control the release of energy from food molecules during respiration in body cells

Answer 2

thyroid

Question 3

links the nervous system and endocrine system. controls the pituitary gland, which in turn regulates other endocrine glands

Answer 3

hypothalamus

Question 4

release a hormone that regulates the amount of calcium in the blood

Answer 4

parathyroid glands

Question 5

hormone from this gland triggers the body to respond to emergency situations. other hormones affect the balance of salt and water in the kidneys, and help control the amount of sugar in the blood

Answer 5

adrenal glands

Question 6

hormones from this gland help the immune system fight infection

Answer 6

thymus gland