Endocrine System Worksheet

Cooridinates and directs the activity of the body's cells
Chemical Secreted By An Endocrine Gland
Endocrine Gland Located At The Base Of The Brain; Known As The "Master Gland"
Endocrine Gland In The Neck
Hormone Secreted By The Thyroid Gland To Increase Body Metabolism
Four Small Glands On The Posterior Of The Thyroid Gland
Secreted By The Adrenal Cortex; Increases Blood Sugar; Secreted In Times Of Stress And Has An Anti-Inflammatory Effect
Main Relay Center Of The Brain
Gland Under And Behind The Stomach; Produces Enzymes To Digest Foods And Hormone Insulin To Transport Sugar To Cells
Secreted By The Beta Islet Cells Of The Pancreas; Insulin Helps Sugar Transport From The Blood Into Body Cells
Two Glands Enclosed In The Scrotal Sac Of A Male; Responsible For Sperm Production And Testosterone Secretion
Responsible For Egg Production And Estrogen And Progesterone Secretion
A specific group of chemical substances including certain hormones and cholestrol
The region of the diencephalon forming the floor of the third ventricle of the brain
The neuroendocrine gland located beeneath the brain that serves a variety of function including regulation of the gonads, thyroid, adrenal cortex, and water balance
Female Hormone Secreted By The Ovaries And To A Lesser Extent The Adrenal Cortex
Male sex hormone produced by testes; during puberty promotes virilization and is necessary for normal sperm production
Hyper Functioning Of The Thyroid Gland
Enlargement Of The Thyroid Gland
Secreted By The Adrenal Medulla; Increases Heart Rate And Blood Pressure And Dilates Airways
Mineral Salt Found In The Blood And Tissues Necessary For Proper Functioning Of Cells: Potassium, Sodium And Calcium.