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