| A | B |
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| Secrete chemicals called hormones | Glands |
| What is a hormone? | A substance that acts on certain target cells and tissues to produce a specific response. |
| Nicknamed the "Master Gland" | Pituitary Gland (secretes numerous hormones) |
| What is GSH? | Produced by the pituitary gland, GSH is Growth Stimulating Hormone which stimulates the elongation of long bones |
| What is FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)? | stimulates activity in the ovaries and testes |
| What is the main function of the thyroid gland? | functions to maintain body metabolism |
| Two small glands located at the top of each kidney that produce adrenalin are called? | Adrenal Glands |
| What is fight or flight? | adrenalin causes fight or flight at times of emergency due to increased blood sugar levels |
| Sex hormone that influences the development of female secondary sex characteristics is called? | Estrogen |
| Sex hormone in males | Testosterone |
| Female Sex glands that secrete estrogen | ovaries |
| A disorder characterized by an insulin deficiency which results in an elevated blood sugar level | Diabetes |
| Endocrine responses are ______ with ________ duration | slow with long duration |
| How are hormones carried? | through the blood |
