Endocrine System Terminology

You need to know what each word below means.  Hyperlinks are provided.  Your science and health books also offer assistance.

gland hormones
pituitary gland (or hypophysis)
thyroid gland
parathyroid glands
adrenal gland
pancreas (video)
 ovaries
testes
thymus gland
pineal gland
kidney
secretes
hypothalamus
receptor cells
target organs
hormone activities
chemical messengers
puberty
testosterone


Complete this "wordfind" to help you review important terms.
Color these pictures of various structures for extra credit.  Note their location in the body and give their size.
pituitary gland  adrenal gland  thyroid gland  pancreas  brain 





References
http://www.nisk.k12.ny.us/va/media/science.html
http://www.anatomia.learningtogether.net/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/index_interactivebody.shtml
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/endocrine.html