Endochrine system Flashcards
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What is the endocrine system?
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The endocrine system is a system of glands and organs the make and release hormones.
2
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How does it work?
A
Endocrine glands pump hormones into the bloodstream.
3
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What does it contain?
A
it contains the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, and pancreas
4
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What does it do?
A
the endocrine system regulates hormone levels .
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Why is it important?
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it is important to regulate hormone levels aswell as growth and development, metabolism.