Endosphere
This body system is the transport system for glandular hormone chemicals
Circulatory System
This gland is believed to regulate biorhythms and moods and stimulate the onset of puberty.
Pineal Gland
Cortisol is responsible for...
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism, blood pressure, and inflammation. It also helps form memories.
A neurotransmitter that regulates mood and behavior, and is also involved in memory. Imbalances can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other conditions.
Serotonin
Our brains undergo pruning and remodeling.
True. The brain undergoes a period of significant pruning and remodeling. The organ is deciding what stored information is not important and should be discarded. Likewise, it is determining what is important to store in preparation for adulthood.
The pituitary gland is located here.
The brain.
This gland assists in the development of the immune system.
Thymus Gland
digestion, pain perception, or energy balance are all regulated by this hormone
Serotonin! Serotonin is a chemical messenger that affects many bodily functions, including mood, sleep, digestion, and wound healing. It also helps regulate blood flow, breathing, and body temperature.
A neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood and emotions, and is involved in the brain's reward system.
Dopamine
Different parts of the brain grow at varying levels, versus the entire brain growing at the same rate.
True. A fully matured brain does not realize until approximately 25 years of age.
This organ is in the back of your abdomen (belly). It’s both an organ and a gland and is also part of your digestive system. It releases two hormones that are essential to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels: insulin and glucagon.
This is a butterfly shaped gland responsible for regulating metabolic rate.
Thyroid Gland
Melatonin is a hormone responsible for...
This gland regulate sleep and wake cycles. It is located near the cerebellum (of the brain), and secretes serotonin and melatonin.
Often called the "love hormone" and is released when you're attracted to someone, causing a surge of positive emotion.
Oxytocin
Due to this developing part of the teen brain, teenagers might engage in more risk-taking behaviors as they may not fully consider the potential consequences.
Prefrontal cortex
This is a chronic (life-long) autoimmune disease that prevents your pancreas from making insulin. It requires daily management with insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring.
Type I Diabetes
The gland responsible for regulating other endocrine glands. This gland also secretes growth hormone.
Pituitary Gland
Norepinephrine is responsible for...
Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, controls blood pressure, heart rate, and the body's fight-or-flight response
If this hormone fluctuates at varying levels in men, it can cause irritability, poor mood, and poor concentration, especially after age 60.
Testosterone
This hormone is associated with pleasure and reward.
Dopamine hormone.
These are regions of the pancreas that contain endocrine (hormone producing) cells. They also help regulate blood sugar.
Pancreatic islets
This gland is responsible for regulating fluid and sodium balance; emergency warning system under stress.
Adrenal Gland
Oxytocin is responsible for...
Oxytocin is a hormone and neuropeptide that plays crucial roles in social bonding, reproduction, and childbirth
This is a hormone primarily produced in the stomach that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite and food intake.
Ghrelin hormone
The teen brain is fully developed.
False.