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Endocrine hw
Name__________________________
1.
The pituitary gland is a small gland at the base of the brain. Why is it sometimes nicknamed the "master gland"?
2.
What is a cause of a goiter? How does this effect the body metabolic rate?
3.
What is a common cause of diabetes?
4.
Explain what is meant by positive feedback and list an example of this
5.
Explain what is meant by negative feedback and list an example of this.
6.
What is the function of insulin in our body?
7.
What are two functions of estrogen in females?
8. The endocrine system
a. affects only the reproductive system.
c. competes with the nervous system.
b. releases hormones into the bloodstream.
d. .is made up primarily of glands with ducts.
9. Which system regulates and controls growth, development, metabolism, and reproduction?
a.
endocrine system
b.
lymphatic system
c.
integumentary system d.
skeletal system
28. The process by which organ systems maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
a.
circulation.
b.
organization.
c.
homeostasis.
d.
teamwork.
Endocrine system FILL IN TABLE BELOW:
GLAND
FUNCTION OF HORMONE
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J