Body Systems & Messages
The body system that uses hormones.
Endocrine system
The “master gland” of the body.
Pituitary gland
The butterfly-shaped gland in your neck.
Thyroid
The gland that helps control sleep
Pineal gland
What is your teachers favorite color?
:)
The chemical messengers in your body.
Hormones
The pituitary gland is about the size of this.
A Pea
The thyroid controls how fast your body uses this.
Energy
The sleep hormone released at night.
Melatonin
Who did the Steelers play yesterday?
Houston Texans!
Special body parts that make hormones.
Glands
The hormone that helps you grow taller.
Growth hormone
This gland helps your body use sugar from food.
Pancreas
Glands that give you energy when scared or excited.
Adrenal glands
What do you call a group of crows?
A murder
A word that means keeping the body balanced.
Homeostasis
The pituitary gland is found at the base of the ___.
Brain
Sugar gives your body this so you can run and play.
Fuel
The adrenal glands sit on top of these.
Kidneys
Who is the famous scientist who ‘discovered’ gravity? (Hint: an apple fell on his head!)
Isaac Newton (1687)
Hormones travel through this to reach the body.
Bloodstream
The pituitary gland helps control other ___.
Glands
A nutrient your pancreas helps control.
Sugar
What happens to your pupils when your body gets excited?
They dilate (get bigger)!
How many quarters are in 3 dollars?
12!