SCIENCE(1)

Question 1

is composed of glands that secrete different types of
hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and
function of our body.

Answer 1

Endocrine System

Question 2

are chemical
messengers that are secreted directly into the blood,
which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to
exert their functions.

Answer 2

Hormones

Question 2

also produces, releases
hormones which start or stop the production of hormones throughout the body

Answer 2

Hypothalamus

Question 2

portion or part of the brain that maintains the homeostasis

Answer 2

Hypothalamus

Question 3

Pituitary gland (Posterior)
Hormones Released

Answer 3

vasopressin

Oxytocin

Question 3

Pituitary gland (Anterior)
Hormones Released

Answer 3

Growth Hormone (GH)

Prolactin

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Question 4

Thyroid gland (Below the voice box)

Answer 4

Thyroxine (T4)

Triiodothyronine (T3)

Calcitonin

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Parathyroid (In the neck)

Answer 5

Parathormone

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Thymus gland (In front of the heart)

Answer 6

Thymosin

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Adrenal medulla (On top of the kidneys)

Answer 7

Adrenaline

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Pancreas (between the kidneys)

Answer 8

Insulin

Glucagon

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Pineal Gland (Located near thalamus of the brain)

Answer 9

Melatonin

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Testes (Lower abdomen)

Answer 10

Testosterone

Androgen

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Ovaries (Lower abdomen)

Answer 11

Estrogen

Progesterone

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is a disease that happens when the mineral density of the bone is reduced making it brittle and
porous.

Answer 12

Osteoporosis

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is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Answer 13

Goiter

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is a disorder that happens during childhood when there is abnormal increase in height.

Answer 14

Gigantism

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Is a condition wherein the production of growth hormones in the pituitary gland is unsufficient

Answer 15

Dwarfism

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the internal and external environments of the cells constantly change, the
body adjusts to maintain homeostasis.

Answer 16

homeostatic regulation

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stimulates of growth of bones and tissues

Answer 17

Growth Hormone(GH)

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Stimulates milk production in
women

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Prolactin

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Control’s sexual function and production of the sex hormones

Answer 19

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Follicle stimulating Hormones (FSH)

Question 20

Controls water loss in kidneys

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

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Considered as a love hormone/love drug. it also stimulates milk production and contraction of the uterus during childbirth

Answer 21

oxytocin

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Both regulates body metabolism

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Thyroxine (T4)

Triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 23

Deceases the rate of calcium deposition in the body.

Answer 23

Calcitonin

Question 24

Increases the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth

Answer 24

Parathormone

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Enables the body to produce certain antibodies or stimulates production of T-cells against infection.

Answer 25

Thymosin

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Prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency

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Adrenaline

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Reduces blood sugar levels by regulating cell uptake

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Insulin

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Increases blood sugar levels

Answer 28

Glucagon

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Sleep cycle

Answer 29

Melatonin

Question 30

Regulates the maturation of the
male reproductive organs;
influences sperm production

Answer 30

Testosterone

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Promotes the development sex
characteristics.

Answer 31

Androgen

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Necessary for the development of
the female secondary sex
characteristics, including the
enlargement of breasts and hips
and development of egg cells.

Answer 32

Estrogen

Question 33

Prepares the lining of the uterus for
the implantation of fertilized egg.

Answer 33

Progesterone