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Endocrine System
Question | Answer |
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Endocrine System | body system made up of about ten endocrine glands that help the body respond to changes in the environment. |
Hormone | chemical messenger that regulate body functions.(proteins) |
Adrenal glands | two separate located on top of the kidneys. Make adrenalin – a hormone. |
Pancreas | makes insulin (protein). |
Gonads | sex glands: testes and ovaries. |
Shape | what makes one hormone different than another |
Protein | hormones, hemoglobin, antibodies, insulin and enzymes are made of these |
Amino Acid | building blocks of protein |