endocrine system ch 6

Question 1

The overall function of the endocrine system is ___________

Answer 1

to maintain homeostasis

homoeostasis : how your body systems regulate and maintain themselves

“reaching and maintaining a state of balance”

Question 2

homeostatsis functions :

Answer 2

Change nutrient levels
Respond to the environment
Direct growth and development
تغيير مستويات المغذيات
الاستجابة للبيئة
توجيه النمو والتطور

noot-re-yint/dir-aakt

nutrient/direct

Question 3

Endocrine system organs function by:

Answer 3

1-Sending signals to other organs
2-Receiving signals from other organs

Question 4

Receiving signals from other organs which leads to____________

Answer 4

Changing their behavior based on the signals

Question 5

Signals are sent from one organ to another via the __________

Answer 5

bloodstream

Question 6

Glands secrete ________

Answer 6

hormones

chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body. After being made in one part of the body, they travel to other parts of the body where they help control how cells and organs do their work. For example, insulin is a hormone that’s made by the beta cells in the pancreas
مواد كيميائية تعمل كجزيئات ناقلة في الجسم. بعد تصنيعها في جزء واحد من الجسم، تنتقل إلى أجزاء أخرى من الجسم حيث تساعد في التحكم في كيفية قيام الخلايا والأعضاء بعملها. على سبيل المثال، الأنسولين هو هرمون تصنعه خلايا بيتا في البنكرياس

Question 7

THYROID HORMONES are __________

Answer 7

BODY METABOLISM