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Endocrine System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |