| A | B |
|---|
| gland | tissue where hormones are produced |
| hormone | chemical made by an endocrine gland in one part of the body that affects another part |
| target tissue | tissue affected by the hormone |
| fight or flight response | endocrine system produces adrenaline to prepare the body for danger |
| effects of the endocrine system may be __________ | rapid OR slow |
| How long do effects of the endocrine system last? | hours, days, or years |
| What hormone does the pituitary gland produce? | growth hormone |
| What hormone does the thyroid gland produce? | thyroxin |
| What hormone does the adrenal gland produce? | adrenaline |
| What hormone does the pancreas produce? | insulin |
| What hormone do the ovaries produce? | estrogen |
| What hormone do the testes produce? | testosterone |
| What effect does the pituitary gland have? | controls growth (body size) |
| What effect does the thyroid gland have? | controls cell metabolism |
| What effect do the adrenal glands have? | prepare for emergency (fight or flight - muscle reactions), blood clotting, blood pressure |
| What effect does the pancreas have? | controls amount of sugar in the blood |
| What effect do the ovaries have? | female - control secondary sex characteristics |
| What effect do the testes have? | male - control secondary sex characteristics |
| homeostasis | maintaining a stable internal body environment |
| Where is the pituitary gland located? | near the brain |
| Where are the thyroid / parathyroid glands located? | neck |
| Where are the adrenal glands located? | on top of kidneys |
| Where is the pancreas located? | in between the kidneys |
| Where are the ovaries located? | on ends of fallopian tubes (females) |
| Where are the testes located? | in the scrotum (male) |
