Chapter11: The Great Communicator
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Complete the lesson summary below by filling in the appropriate words to each
blank. Topic: the endocrine system
The ____(1)_____ is an organ system that uses regulatory substances to
stimulate specific cells or organs into action. These substances which are secreted by
different glands are called ___(2)___. The ___(3)___ gland controls growth and the
activities of other glands. The thyroid gland controls the metabolism of the body
through a hormone called ___(4)____. Produced by the thyroid and ____(5)_____
glands, calcitonin and parathyroid hormone play a role in regulating calcium levels.
The thymus gland secrete thymosin which enables the body to produce ___(6)____
that fight infection. The amount of glucose in the blood is controlled via the hormones
insulin and glucagon which are produced by the __(7)___. During emergency
situations, the hormone ____(8)____ is secreted by the adrenal glands in order to
prepare the body for fight or flight mode. Male characteristics and sperm production
are triggered by the hormones androgen and ___(9)____ which are produced in the
testis. Formation of female features, the menstrual cycle and pregnancy are events
that require the action of estrogen and progesterone which are hormones produced
by the ___(10)___.
Identify which organ system (nervous or endocrine) is in charge when doing the
following actions.
1) composing an original song
2) balancing oneself while riding a bicycle
3) lowering high blood glucose to normal levels
4) sending a nerve signal from the brain to the hands
5) producing the male hormones androgen and testosterone
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