NERVOUS SYSTEM
This is the main control center of the body
Brain
This largest part of the brain is responsible for thinking, memory, and voluntary actions
Cerebrum
This system controls hormones in the body
Endocrine system
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, raises blood sugar levels
Glucagon
This part of the nervous system includes the brain and the spinal cord
Central nervous system
This part of the nervous system connects the brain to the rest of the body
Spinal cord
This fatty covering on neurons speeds up signal transmission
Myelin sheath
This gland in the neck controls metabolism
Thyroid gland
This condition results from the body not producing enough insulin
Diabetes mellitus
This lobe of the brain is involved in interpreting sounds and language
Temporal lobe
These cells carry messages throughout the body
Neurons
The brain is divided into these three main parts
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
These chemical messengers travel through the blood stream to target organs
Hormones
The endocrine system helps maintain this stable internal condition in the body
Homeostasis
This disease results from the immune system attacking the myelin sheath of nerve cells
Multiple Sclerosis
This part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons
Dendrite
This system is responsible for sending and receiving electrical messages in the body
Nervous system
These small glands sit on top of your kidneys and help respond to stress
Adrenal glands
This endocrine gland produces testosterone in males
Testes
The condition where the thyroid produces too many hormone
Hyperthyroidism
This is the gap between two neurons where messages are passed chemically
Synapse
This part of the brainstem controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate
Medulla
This gland controls the body's internal clock and produces melatonin
Pineal gland
The adrenal glands are located on top of this pair of organs
Kidneys
This part of the brain is responsible for coordination, balance, and fine motor skills
Cerebellum