Stimulates the development of eggs in the females

18. stimulates the development of eggs in the
_____________________________________
female’s ovary
19. involved in the regulation of carbohydrate,
_____________________________________
protein and fat metabolism
20. stimulates the production of thyroxin
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Directions: Label the following parts on the diagram of the human endocrine system.
Fill in the blanks
with the correct
answers.
1. ________________ gland may control biorhythms in some animals and control the onset
of puberty
in humans.
2. ________________ gland stimulates metabolic rate and is essential to normal growth
and
development.
3. ________________ gland stimulates growth and stimulates secretion of hormones from
other
glands.
4. ________________ in females stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics,
stimulates
growth of sex organs at puberty, and prompts monthly preparation of
uterus for pregnancy.
5. ________________ is the major area where the nervous and endocrine systems interact.
6. ________________ controls blood glucose levels and determines the fate of glycogen.

7. ________________ gland initiates stress responses, increases heart rate, blood
pressure, and
metabolic rate, dilates blood vessels, mobilizes fat and raises blood
sugar levels.
8. ________________ gland promotes production and maturation of white blood cells.
9. ________________ in males stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics,
stimulates
growth spurt at puberty, stimulates spermatogenesis.
10. ________________ gland increases blood calcium level, stimulates calcium
reabsorption and
activates vitamin D.
The Body’s Activity Are Coordinated
Mark each statement below T if it is true or F if it is false.
______ 1. Hormones are substances secreted by cells that act to regulate the activities of other cells in the
body.
______ 2. Hormones are always carried in the bloodstream from one cell to another.
______ 3. A hormone carries one signal that has the same effect in all of the cells that receive the signal.