Endocrine System and Hormones Quiz

Endocrine glands secrete chemical substances called hormones directly into the ______

A hormone is a chemical messenger that coordinates the activities of different cells in a multicellular organism. Hormones signal cells at a ______

Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis – consistency of the internal environment that is maintained for the ______ of the whole organism

Secrete hormones that coordinate and direct activities of target cells/ organs. Regulates mood, growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, blood pressure, heart rate. Most systems are under combined control of endocrine and ______

Regulation of Serum Glucose Levels, Regulation Ca++ Metabolism, Regulation of Body Temperature, Regulation of Body’s H2O Content are all Endocrine System ______

Endocrine Tissues: Hypothalamus, Adrenal Gland, Ovary, Kidney, Pituitary (Located at base of brain), Thyroid, Parathyroid (Testis in Male). Why are ______

Types of Hormones ______

Hormones are secreted into the blood stream and reach virtually every cell in the body. Only cells sensitive to the presence of the hormone ______

What is a target cell? ______

Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis – consistency of the internal environment that is maintained for the benefit of the whole ______