Stressed Out
This system makes, stores, and releases chemicals called hormones.
Endocrine System
Cells have these in order to receive hormone molecules sent through the bloodstream.
Receptors
Ms. Lupoli's favorite sport
Baseball
This gland is involved with immunity.
thymus
These are specialized organs that create, store, and release hormones. (Hint: There are many of them…)
glands
This gland gives you a sudden burst of strength.
Adrenal
The thyroid, adrenal, and this gland control metabolism.
parathyroid
This gland is not fully understood, but may have a role in sleep.
pineal
Hormones are delivered to cells through this.
Bloodstream/blood/vessels
This gland, often called the “master gland”, produces human growth hormones.
pituitary gland
This gland secretes the hormone insulin.
pancreas
These glands help to fight infection.
thymus
These substances are basically “chemical messages” that the body sends through the bloodstream.
hormones
This is the stable internal balance of the body systems.
homeostasis
This body system transports hormones throughout the body.
Circulatory System
In response to danger, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal gland, and we ____, _____, or ______.
fight, flight, or freeze.
This receives information and sends instructions to the pituitary gland.
The Hypothalamus
The pituitary gland produces human growth hormone, which controls how fast a child's _____ grow
bones
Name 3 possible symptoms if something is wrong with the endocrine system.
Abdominal pain, Dehydration, Nausea, Hyperactivity, Fatigue, Depression, Abnormal weight gain or loss.
Metabolism converts the food that we eat to this.
energy