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7thGrH.BioCh.7Sec1&3
7th Grade Human Biology Chapter 7 Sec. 1 & 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| endocrine glands | produce and release their chemical products directly into the bloodstream |
| hormone | the chemical product of an endocrine gland |
| target cells | cells that recognize the hormone's chemical structure |
| hypothalamus | a tiny part of the brain near the middle of the head that links the nervous system and endocrine system together |
| pituitary gland | communicates with the hypothalamus to control many body activities |
| embryo | a developing human from the two cell stage through the eighth week of development |
| fetus | the developing human from the ninth week of development until birth |
| amniotic sac | a fluid filled sac that surrounds the embryo |
| placenta | the link between the embryo and the mother |
| umbilical cord | a ropelike structure that forms between the fetus and placenta |
| adolescence | stage of development during which children become adults physically and mentally |
| puberty | the period of sexual development in which the body becomes able to reproduce |