The Endocrine System |
When you experience change in your external or internal environment, your body must respond to ensure cells function properly. Multicellular organisms have dedicated systems with specific roles that maintain a stable internal environment. Different systems respond to different changes, but all are coordinated by a combination of the nervous and endocrine systems.
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Read pages 16 & 17 in Amazing Science 9 and answer the following questions:
1 List three processes that the endocrine system is responsible for. 2 List three glands or organs that are part of the endocrine system. 3 List the two main types of hormones. 4 Why do some people with type 1 diabetes need to inject their body with insulin? 5 What two roles does the pancreas play in the regulation of blood glucose? |