Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 5 Challenge 1.

Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 5 Challenge 1. 1 — Endocrine System Understand the structure and function of the endocrine system. Which best describes the endocrine system? • a.) A system that helps distribute oxygen and other nutrients to cells all over the body • b.) A system of vessels, nodes, glands and nodules that returns excess tissue fluid to the blood • c.) A system of glands that produces and secretes hormones into the bloodstream • d.) A system that protects the internal organs from the outside environment 2 — Organs of the Endocrine System Identify organs of the endocrine system based on their roles Jimmy gets an adrenaline rush after running across a busy street. Which organ is primarily responsible for this? • a.) Hypothalamus • b.) Pituitary gland • c.) Pancreas • d.) Adrenal glands 3 — Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones Determine the differences between steroid and non-steroid hormones. Which kind of hormones require the use of secondary messengers? • a.) Secondary hormones • b.) Non-steroid hormones • c.) Steroid hormones • d.) All hormones 4 — Adrenal Glands Identify the adrenal glands and the role they play in the body. Which of the following is a part of the adrenal gland? • a.) Adrenal body • b.) Adrenal cerebrum • c.) Adrenal medulla • d.) Adrenal oblongata