ENDROCINE SYSTEM: OPTIONS 1-10

Question 1

The ______ system consists of ______ that secrete chemicals called ______ that controls various body processes.

Answer 1

1. Endocrine
2. Glands
3. Hormones

Question 2

This control system usually brings about slow changes in the _________ because hormones move through the circulatory system.

Answer 2

Body

Question 3

The major glands in the body are the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, _______, and testes.

Answer 3

Ovaries

Question 4

Reproductive glands of the endocrine system release sex hormones to keep the male and female reproductive systems properly. The ________ of male which lie in the scrotum, secretes hormones callled _______ the most important of which is testosterone.

Answer 4

1. Testes
2. Androgens

Question 5

These hormones are secreted that affect many male characteristics, such as development of the secondary sexual characteristics like the growth of hair in various body parts as well as __________ production.

Answer 5

Sperm

Question 6

on the other hand the _______ of the female produce estrogen and _______ these hormones cause the development of female sexual characteristics like breast enlargement and in the regulation and maintenance of menstruation and pregnancy respectively

Answer 6

1. Ovaries
2. Progesterone