All About the Endocrine system
What does the Endocrine system work with?
Nervous System
What are Hormones?
They send information to the blood stream.
What is the Pineal Gland?
A pea - sized gland located in the center of the skull.
What are 5 types of glands in the Endocrine System?
Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Adrenal Gland, and Parathyroid Gland
What is the function of glands?
They give off chemicals.
What is a Thyroid Gland?
It is shaped like a butterfly and usually weighs less than one ounce.
How do Hormones send signals?
They travel through the blood to reach a target cell until they get there so they can send their signal.
What is Homeostasis?
The ability to maintain a constant internal state.
What is a Pituitary Gland?
A pea - sized gland located in the center of the skull.
What are the three main functions?
growth and development, metabolism, and homeostasis
What is Negative Feedback?
A system that regulates itself.
What is the Adrenal Gland?
A shaped like the French Emperor Napoleon´s hat, so each gland is perched on each kidney.
What is the Endocrine system made up of?
Glands and Hormones
What are Target Cells?
Any cell that has a specific receptor for a hormone or drug.
What are Parathyroid Gland?