 Controls internal conditions, growth, development, and reproduction  Contains glands and organs that produces a chemicals and releases it into the blood

 Pituitary gland- controls growth, development, and other glands.  Ovaries- controls female characteristics and menstrual cycle  Testes- control male characteristics  Pineal glands- regulates daily changes activities in the body and the temperature in the body

 Thyroid- amount of energy release by cells is controlled here  Parathyroid- amount of calcium and phosphorous is controlled here.  Pancreas- amount of glucose and insulin is controlled here.  Adrenal- body’s reaction to anger, fright, or fear is controlled here

 Diabetes- condition in which pancreas produces too little insulin. › People with diabetes test their blood with a pointy needle called a lancet and put a drop of blood on a test strip which tells you weather you have to much to little or just enough insulin.

 The pituitary gland does not function properly; producing too little or too much somatotropin that causes an unusually short or unusually tall person › You need a blood test to tell if you have dwarfism or giantism.

 Thyroid function slows down and person becomes lethargic and often gain weight. › To tell if you have hypothyroidism you have to have a thyroid examination and blood test.

 Thyroid function becomes overactive; person may exhibit extreme nervousness, increased heart rate, and erratic metabolism. › To tell if you have hyperthyroidism you have to have a thyroid examination and a blood test.

 1. What does the Endocrine System control? A.Nervous System C. Digestive System D. All of the above B. Controls internal conditions.

 2. What does the pituitary gland control? C. Controls growth A. Controls the hippocampus B. Controls Homeostasis D. Controls dogs

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