Brain Pop!!

 A system of glands that helps the body function.  It contains a group of glands that release hormones into the body. 1. Gland: a group of cells that make special chemicals for the body. 2. Hormone: a substance that is made in one cell or tissue and that causes a change in another cell or tissue in a different part of the body.

 Pituitary Gland  Thyroid Gland  Parathyroid Gland  Pancreas Gland  Adrenal Gland  Reproductive Glands -Ovaries -Testes

 This gland is located at the base of your brain.  It’s called the “Master Gland.” -It controls the growth of your whole body.  It secretes a hormone called ACTH which controls almost all your other glands.

 This gland is located in the neck.  It controls the calcium levels in your body.  It secretes the hormone called parathyromone which is necessary for normal bone growth.

 This gland is located near the voice box.  It controls how fast your body uses energy which controls your weight.  It secretes the hormone thyroxin which controls the rate at which your body burns and uses energy.

 This gland is located at the top of your kidneys.  It controls the rate at which your heart beats and your breathing due to being frightened or nervous.  It secretes the hormones cortisone and adrenaline which increases your heartbeat and breathing when your frightened or nervous.

 This gland is located near your liver.  It helps control the amount of sugar in your body.  It secretes the hormone insulin which controls the level of sugar in your body.

 Female Gland: Ovaries -It is located in the lower abdomen of females -It controls maturation and pregnancy -It secretes the hormone estrogen which controls voice and body changes.

 Male Gland: Testes -This gland is located outside of the body of males. -It controls maturation and male characteristics. -It secretes the hormone testosterone which controls voice change and hair growth.

 The Endocrine system includes gland and body tissue that control, secrete, and produce hormones to make your body function the way it does.  If the organs and hormones do not produce the regulated amount of chemicals to your body, it may result in an abnormality to your body.

1. Helps your body fight disease 2. Increases the rate at which you use energy 3. Regulates blood-sugar levels 4. Produce hormones involved in reproduction in males 5. Produces hormones involved in reproduction in females 6. Helps the body respond to danger 7. Regulates calcium levels 8. Secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs a. Thyroid b. Adrenal c. Testes d. Pituitary e. Ovaries f. Pancreas g. Parathyroid h. thymus

Think of a time when you were suddenly frightened. Write a paragraph in your science notebook describing the event and the changes that took place throughout your body before and after the event.  fMftApk fMftApk