Gland Slam
AKA the Master Gland
The Pituitary Gland
The neck of the uterus
The Cervix
Regular rhythms of growth and activity that occur in daily life cycles.
Circadian Rhythms
A long chain of molecules that make up proteins
Amino Acids
The physical symptoms of illness experienced by someone who discontinues the use of an addictive substance or behavior.
Withdrawal
Produces insulin, which regulates the transport of sugar molecules into body cells.
The Pancreas
The developing child 10 weeks after conception
A Fetus
An inner mechanism that regulates an organism's biological rhythms.
Biological Clock
Used by the body to provide the energy needed for growth and function.
Carbohydrates
Drugs that slow down the actions of the nervous system.
Depressants
This gland produces a hormone important in the development of the immune system.
Thymus Gland
Signals the body to begin puberty
Hypothalamus
This hormone, known as the "sleep hormone," helps regulate the circadian rhythm and is produced by the pineal gland.
Melatonin
These are used to regulate chemical reactions, transport and store materials, and promote growth and healing.
Proteins
Highly addictive pain-killing drugs
Narcotics
Produces adrenaline for "Fight or Flight" responses.
Adrenal Glands
The tube that carries sperm cells from the testes to the urethra.
Vas Deferens
Traveling across multiple time zones can disrupt your circadian rhythm, causing this common condition.
Jet Lag
This vitamin, often called the "sunshine vitamin," helps the body absorb calcium and maintain strong bones.
Vitamin D
When an addicted person needs to take more of a drug to get the same effect.
Tolerance
The pituitary gland triggers the production of these two female hormones.
Estrogen and Progesterone
Exchanges oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients between the mother's and the fetus's blood.
The Placenta
Blue light from screens can interfere with this natural evening process, making it harder to fall asleep.
Melatonin Production
Three-fourths of the body's mineral content is made up of only two minerals. Name the two minerals.
Calcium and Phosphorus
The five major groups of street drugs are stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcotics, and ______________.
Cannabis