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endocrine system
chapter 20 lesson 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| produce and release their chemical products directly into the bloodstream | endocrine glands |
| The chemical product of an endocrine gland | hormones |
| cells that recognize the hormone’s chemical structure | target cells |
| a tiny part of the brain near the middle of your head, is the link between the endocrine system and the nervous system | hypothalamus |
| communicates with the hypothalamus to control many body activities | pituitary gland |
| A process in which a system is turned off by the condition it produces | negative feedback |