The Big Bad Endocrine System
Teeth Teeth Teeth
Skin for the Win
Making the Change
100
body systems work together to maintain this.
what is homeostasis
100
wisdom tooth is another name for which molar?
What is third
100
acne is cased partially by the sebaceous glands secretion of?
What is sebum
100
puberty refers to the ___ that occur during early adolescence.
What is physical changes
200
the master gland that controls many other glands and processes is called?
What is the pituitary gland
200
when bacteria from the mouth mixes with food particles and produces acid, what occurs?
What are cavities
200
the secretion of the sweat glands that helps to regulate body temperature is
What is perspiration
200
the structures that have growth plates are called
What is long bones
300
chemical messengers that travel through the body and are part of the endocrine system are called?
What are hormones
300
name the four main types of teeth
What is canines, incisors, molars, bicuspids
300
the dermis contains these. they produce a fatty oil that waterproofs the skin
What is sebaceous glands
300
what is the time period between childhood and adulthood referred to as?
What is adolescence
400
what are special tissues that produce and release hormones
What are glands
400
what are three ways to have good oral hygiene?
What is brush after meals and floss daily, visit a dentist regularly, avoid sugars and carbs
400
what are the main functions of the skin?
What is protecting the inside of the body from the outside world
400
during puberty, sweat glands secrete what?
What is perspiration
500
what sends messages to the pituitary gland that signals the start of puberty
What is the hypothalamus
500
what is the top level of the tooth called?
What is the enamel
500
how many layers of skin do you have?
What is three
500
at what age does puberty start on average
What is eleven or twelve years old.
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