1. { The Endocrine system Glands and hormones

2. Consists of Hormones and glands throughout the body.

3.  The endocrine system is used for communication throughout your body.  It tells your body what to do by using chemicals called Hormones.  These are produced in glands.  A gland is a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, hormones

4. { MAJOR GLANDS

5.  Major Glands of the Endocrine system  Pituitary  Thyroid  Parathyroid  Adrenal.  Pancreas  Gonads (ovaries and testes).

6.  Located in the brain, helps control the pituitary gland.  Sends out numerous signals to other glands  Controls our nervous system (sleeping, eating, body temperature) Hypothalamus

7.  Master gland of body  Produces many hormones that affect other glands  Controls growth and development Pituitary gland

8.  Thyroid- produces hormones that control metabolism and calcium in blood.

9.  Adrenal glands  Located just above the kidney  Secretes many hormones that deal with stress like adrenaline!

10.  Pancreas-  Located behind your stomach  Maintains blood sugar levels  Releases insulin, which help glucose move  Pancreas produces and secretes digestive enzymes

11.  Pineal  The pineal gland, is located in the middle of the brain.  It secretes melatonin a hormone that may help regulate when you sleep at night and when you wake in the morning

12.   Response to a dangerous situation.   Your heart rate increases to pump more blood to your muscles and brain.musclesbrain   Your lungs take in air faster to supply your body with oxygen.lungs   The pupils in your eyes get larger to see better.eyes   And your digestive and urinary systems slow down for the moment so you can concentrate on more important things.digestive  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g25d7_Afmc Fight or Flight Response

13.  Think of a scenario (situation) where your body might find itself in a fight or flight response. How would your body react? What changes would your body go through? Journal “Fight or Flight”