4. the nervous system uses electrical impulses to send messages through neurons while endocrine glands use hormones to send messages
5. Hormones are released from the endocrine glands
6. a. neck
b. Chest
7. help regulate important functions, such as growth, blood pressure and reproduction; it is small and small and bean shaped.
8. produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development.
9. regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, respond to stress etc.
10. “enzymes” - break down sugars, fats, and starches
11. cells are unable to use glucose (can’t break down sugar to use as energy)