The Endocrine System - Functions

Question 1

The endocrine glands are regulated by two systems: ____ and ____

Answer 1

positive feedback and negative feedback

Question 2

How does positive feedback work?

Answer 2

This system is activated by a stimulus, such as a baby sucking, providing a cue for the release of a hormone

Question 3

Negative feedback is a system by which the endocrine system keeps other systems in ____

Answer 3

balance

Question 4

This is called negative feedback because the reaction is opposite to the stimulus. If there’s too much stimulus, the gland ____ production; if there’s too little stimulus, the gland ____ production

Answer 4

stops or slows

increases

Question 5

Some hormones are also controlled directly by the nervous system. This allows the central nervous system to control bodily functions through the ____

Answer 5

endocrine glands

Question 6

Adrenaline is a hormone released by the ____

Answer 6

adrenal glands