The Endocrine System

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1. The endocrine system sends signals through chemicals called hormones.
2. These hormones travel through the blood to target cells and change their metabolism.
3. Various stimuli can cause hormones to be released.
4. The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland".
5. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary.

Homework:

  Read Chapter 9.  Provide evidence that you have read it by:

1. Answering the 1st 10 short answer questions; or
2. Taking good reading notes and sharing them; or
3. Defining all vocabulary (words in bold) in the chapter