| A | B |
|---|
| EndocrineSystem | helps control the body; releases hormones into the body |
| Nervous System | controls the body with the use of nerves |
| Immune System | prevents and protects the body from pathogens |
| Reproductive System | The sprem fertilizes the egg to create an offspring |
| Pituitary | releases human growth hormone; controls the appearence of secondary sex characteristics |
| Thyroid | releases thyroxine; controls metabolism |
| Pineal | releases melatonin; helps control the bodies 24 hour clock |
| Fever | an increase in the body's temperature |
| Antigens | a protein released to identify pathogens |
| Inflammation | an area infected by a pathogen; increase of blood to the local area |
| Brain | a part of the CNS; controls most of body |
| Spinal Cord | part of the CNS; connects brain and body |
| Afferent pathway | the pathway of nerves going to the CNS; brings in information |
| Efferent pathway | nerves going away from the CNS; gives the body the message from the brain or spinal cord |
| Ovary | releases estrogen; stores and releases the egg |
| Testes | released testosterone; creates sperm |
| Penis | carries the sperm to the egg |
| Uterus | holds the developing fetus |
