Hypothalamus - regulate body temperature, control muscle contractions of the uterus and milk production
Pituitary - stimulate the adrenal gland to release specific hormone, it regulates the growth of the skeletal system
Adrenal - released into the bloodstream when a person is in dangerous or stressful situation.
Thyroid - regulates the rate of metabolism.
Parathyroid - regulates the minerals in the body-calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream.
Pancreas - controls sugar level
Hypoglycemia - occurs when the sugar is low in the blood.
Homeostasis - maintenance of the internal environment of the body, regulates body temperature.
Sensors - receptors that are responsible for gathering information about the conditions inside and outside of the body, detect changes in the environment.
Control center - quickly responds by sending messages through the communicating systems-the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Communicating system -carry information to all parts of the body.
Axon - transmit
Dendrites - receive
Positive feedback - rise +
Negativefeedback - reduce -
PosItive feedback - BLOOD CLOTTING AFTER AN INJURY TO STOP THE BLEEDING
Negative feedback - body's temperature rises above normal, the brain sends signals to various organs, including the skin, to release heat in the form of sweat