Endocrine System
1. What is the endocrine system?: serves to control body functions. Glands in the endocrine system
secrete hormones that travel through the blood to organs throughout the body.
2. What is the difference between the endocrine and nervous system?: The effects
are widespread and long lasting
3. What are hormones?: chemicals that target any cells in the body with correct receptors
4. Functions of the endocrine system: -Regulating development and growth
-Regulates metabolism
-Maintains homeostasis of blood cells
-Maintains volume of blood
-Controls digestive processes
-Controls reproductive processes
5. Where is the pituitary gland ?:
1/2
1. What is the endocrine system?: serves to control body functions. Glands in the endocrine system
secrete hormones that travel through the blood to organs throughout the body.
2. What is the difference between the endocrine and nervous system?: The effects
are widespread and long lasting
3. What are hormones?: chemicals that target any cells in the body with correct receptors
4. Functions of the endocrine system: -Regulating development and growth
-Regulates metabolism
-Maintains homeostasis of blood cells
-Maintains volume of blood
-Controls digestive processes
-Controls reproductive processes
5. Where is the pituitary gland ?:
1/2
