Hormones
What hormone is produced by the adrenal gland?
Adrenaline
What gland is known as the "master" gland?
Pituitary Gland
Blood sugar levels are too high.
Diabetes
The chemical messengers of the endocrine system.
Hormones
What hormone is needed for sleeping?
Melatonin
Glands located above the kidney
Adrenal glands
Gigantism is caused by too much of this.
Too much growth hormone
Hormones travel through this
Bloodstream
What are the two hormones responsible for blood sugar regulation?
Glycogen and Insulin
Four small glands that help regulate calcium levels.
Parathyroid
Graves' disease occurs when immune system attacks ___.
thryoid gland
Neurotransmitters are fast acting so hormones are ___
The GH hormone's full name is?
Human Growth Hormone
What gland has a butterfly-like shape?
Thyroid
Addison's disease happens when body cannot produce enough of these two hormones.
Cortisol and aldosterone
The endocrine system is essential to maintain
homeostasis (bodily functions)
Where is Oxytocin produced?
Hypothalamus
Gland that shrinks after puberty.
Thymus gland
Cushing's syndrome is when you have a high level of ____.
cortisol
Steroids are made out of this macromolecule
lipids