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100

Hormones are part of this system.

Endocrine
100

Cells have these in order to receive hormone molecules sent through the bloodstream.

Receptors

100

This gland secretes the hormone insulin.

pancreas

100

This gland is involved with immunity.

thymus

200

These are specialized organs that create, store, and release hormones. (Hint: There are many of them…)    

glands

200

This is what hormones travel through, or in, to get to the rest of the body.

Blood/blood vessels

200

The thyroid, adrenal, and this gland control metabolism.

parathyroid

200

This gland is not fully understood, but may have a role in sleep.

pineal

300

Hormones are delivered to cells through this.

Bloodstream/blood/vessels

300

This gland, often called the “master gland”, produces human growth hormones.

pituitary gland

300

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Celtics, of course!! 

300

These glands help to fight infection.

thymus

400

These substances are basically “chemical messages” that the body sends through the bloodstream.

hormones

400

This is the stable internal balance of the body systems.

homeostasis

400

This body system transports hormones throughout the body.

Circulatory System

400

This “master” gland, releases hormones which help adults maintain healthy muscle and bone mass.

pituitary

500

This system makes, stores, and releases chemicals called hormones.

Endocrine System 

500

This “master” gland helps with bone and muscle strength.

pituitary gland

500

This gland gives you a sudden burst of strength.

adrenal

500

Metabolism converts the food that we eat to this.

energy

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