The Endocrine System - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
The endocrine system is composed of the following:
A
- Thyroid glands
- Parathyroid glands (four glands)
- Pituitary glands
- Adrenal glands (two glands)
- Pancreas
- Gonads (two ovaries or two testes)
- Pineal glands
2
Q
The endocrine system is composed of ____ scattered throughout the body
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ductless glands
3
Q
The function of the ductless glands is to produce substances called ____
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hormones
4
Q
One of the jobs of hormones is to stimulate ____ cells to react in specific ways
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“target”
5
Q
_______ act as messengers to ensure the proper development and operation of organs.
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Hormones
6
Q
After producing hormones, the glands ____.
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release them into the bloodstream
7
Q
Hormones control the metabolic rate of all ______.
A
Cells
