Endocrine System and Reproductive System Health 2

hormone

A chemical substance produced by the glands of the endocrine system in order to control specific tissues and organs.

gland

An organ or group of cells that secretes a chemical substance of the body.

ovary, ovaries

Female gonads.

eggs

Female reproductive cells

thyroid

Hormone that regulates body energy usage.

testes, testicles

Male gonads.

pancreas

Organ in the abdomen that secretes both digestive chemicals and hormones.

pituitary

The "master gland" that controls the others.

endocrine

The body's system of glands that produce hormones.

conception

The fertilization of a female egg cell with a male sperm cell.

sperm

The male reproductive cell.

fertilization

The union of the male gamete (sperm cell) and the female gamete (egg cell).