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The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System. OVERVIEW Watch this short video: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/anatomyvideos/000048.htm . The brain continually sends ___________ to the endocrine system and, in turn, receives ____________ about hormone balances in the bloodstream. Instructions feedback.

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The Endocrine System

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  1. The Endocrine System

  2. OVERVIEWWatch this short video: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/anatomyvideos/000048.htm

  3. The brain continually sends ___________ to the endocrine system and, in turn, receives ____________ about hormone balances in the bloodstream. Instructions feedback

  4. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM What does it consist of? • Organs that have ducts • A network of “ductless” glands • Hormones and blood

  5. Which gland regulates the other endocrine glands? Pituitary gland (Master Gland)

  6. Which endocrine glands sit on top of each kidney? Adrenal glands

  7. The Hypothalamus detects the rising level of a hormone in the bloodstream. It then sends a signal to the ________ gland, which in turn sends a hormone signal to a target gland to stop secreting the hormone. pituitary

  8. Which endocrine glands also function as reproductive glands? Ovaries and testes

  9. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM What is considered the “Master Gland” that rules the Endocrine system? • Thymus • Pancreas • Pituitary gland

  10. The relationship between the endocrine system and the nervous system is expressed in the term: Neuroendocrine system

  11. Which endocrine glands are embedded in the thyroid gland? Parathyroid glands

  12. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Where is the Pineal gland located? • In the chest • In the brain • Near the thyroid

  13. ___________ , a part of the brain, is known as the “Master Switchboard.” Hypothalamus

  14. Which endocrine gland, found in the abdominal cavity, is also an exocrine gland? pancreas

  15. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM What is the primary function of the Endocrine system? • Secrete hormones • Secrete estrogen • Secrete testosterone

  16. Which endocrine gland is located in the brain? Pituitary gland

  17. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM How does the Endocrine system manage its primary responsibility? A. Gives off hormones when you tell it to B. Secretes directly into the bloodstream C. Secretes through ducts

  18. Which endocrine gland in located in the back of the neck? Thyroid gland

  19. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM What do hormones do? • Affect and regulate the function of some organs • Regulate heart beat • Control hunger

  20. Which endocrine gland is found beneath the sternum (breastbone)? Thymus

  21. Video on Pituitary Gland http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/anatomyvideos/000099.htm

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