1. Endocrine System 6th Grade Science

2. I. Function A. Produce long term changes in the body

3. II. Parts A. Endocrine Glands 1. Hypothalamus 2. Pituitary Gland 3. Thyroid Gland 4. Parathryroid 5. Thymus Gland 6. Adrenal Glands 7. Pancreas 8. Ovaries 9. Testes

4. B. Hormone 1. Chemical i. Causes action on distance cell 2. Released by nerve signals 3. Travels in blood 4. Target cells bind to hormone

5. III. Gland Specifics A. Hypothalamus 1. Controls Pituitary B. Pituitary 1. Homeostasis 2. Growth Hormone 3. Negative Feedback a. Like Thermostat C. Thyroid 1. Metabolism

6. D. Parathyroid 1. Blood Calcium

7. E. Thymus 1. Immune System

8. F. Adrenal Gland 1. Fight or flight response

9. G. Pancreas 1. Control blood glucose

10. H. Sex Hormones 1. Ovaries i. Estrogen 2. Testis i. Testosterone