SCIENCE 10, 4th QUARTER Flashcards
1
Q
this stimulates development of female and male sex organs
A
HYPOTHALAMUS
2
Q
stimulates skeletal growth and regulates the activities of other glands
A
PITUITARY
3
Q
regulates the level of calcium and phosphorus and increases rate of metabolism
A
THYROID
4
Q
development of immune system
A
THYMUS
5
Q
decreases blood sugar level and increases blood sugar level
A
PANCREAS
6
Q
maintains the level of calcium and phosphorous in the blood
A
PARATHYROIDS
7
Q
which of the following accurately describes thyroid hormone?
A. released from anterior pituitary
B. binds to receptors on the inside of the cell
A
B. BINDS TO RECEPTORS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CELL