4 - endocrine system glands Flashcards
1
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adrenals
A
regulates sodium and potassium, carbohydrate metabolism, sex hormones, and (in emergencies) epinephrine secretion
above kidneys (abdomen)
2
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pituitary
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“master gland” ; regulates other endocrine glands
brain
3
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pineal
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regulates sleep
brain
4
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thyroid
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metabolism, growth and development
neck
4
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pancreas
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blood glucose regulation
epigastric area (abdomen)
4
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parathyroid
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maintains calcium and phosphate levels
neck
5
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thymus
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regulates the immune system
mediastinum
6
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ovaries
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regulates female secondary sexual characteristics
pelvis
7
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testes
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regulates male secondary sexual characteristics
pelvis
