NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEM REVIEW

Chemical made by glands that tell cells to make something or respond in some way.

A body system that controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones from glands.

Part of the nervous system made of the nerves that are not part of the brain or spinal cord.

Cause of a response. (happens 1st) Thing or event that evokes a reaction.

Hormone responsible for menstrual cycle of femal?

Organ of the endocrine system that secretes hormones

What is the largest part of the brain?

Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements

Maintain stable internal conditions. Examples include fever and vomiting.

Main organ of the nervous system. protected by the skull, and made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions

Bundle of wire-like nerves threaded through the backbones, through which electrical messages travel between the brain and body

a body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves

Effect of a stimulus. (happens 2nd) Involuntary/automatic reaction.

Part of the nervous system made of the brain and spinal cord

What are the three parts of the brain?